Vickers R.E.P. Type Monoplane
Vickers · United Kingdom · first flew 1911 · light aircraft
The Vickers R.E.P. Type Monoplanes were single-engined monoplanes built by Vickers before the First World War from a licensed French design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pre-war high-wing monoplane
- Five-cylinder fan-type R.E.P. engine
- Used for pilot training
A high-wing two-seater with a five-cylinder air-cooled R.E.P. engine and a top speed of about 56 mph.
Specifications
- The Vickers R.E.P. Type Monoplane has a length of 11.1 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.48 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first flew in July 1911.
Variants
Eight were built in a series of similar aircraft.
Where you'll see it
They were used as training aircraft by the Vickers Flying School.
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