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Vickers F.B.5

35.7k ThePilotDude  6.4 years ago

(Wikipedia): The Vickers F.B.5 (Fighting Biplane 5) (known as the "Gunbus") was a  British  military  biplane  of WWI. Armed with a single .303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis gun  operated by the observer in the front of the nacelle, it was the first aircraft purpose-built for air-to-air combat to see service, making it the world's first operational  fighter aircraft. This is the first aircraft in my realistic warbird series. Please enjoy!

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 53.3ft (16.3m)
  • Length 43.7ft (13.3m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 8,351lbs (3,787kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,418lbs (6,993kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.064
  • Wing Loading 20.5lbs/ft2 (100.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 753.1ft2 (70.0m2)
  • Drag Points 16818

Parts

  • Number of Parts 126
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 471