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Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c

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The BE2c was a stable reconnaissance aircraft used by the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. when the Fokker Eindecker, the first aircraft with an interrupter gear, was introduced, the BE2c was easy prey, leading to the "Fokker Scourge". Controls: the usual Trim needs to be at the second notch down, and the aircraft can be a bit unstable, especially on takeoff and landing.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 48.1ft (14.7m)
  • Length 34.7ft (10.6m)
  • Height 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 4,448lbs (2,017kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,387lbs (3,350kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.169
  • Wing Loading 10.9lbs/ft2 (53.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 679.1ft2 (63.1m2)
  • Drag Points 7361

Parts

  • Number of Parts 131
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 643