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The Type 1 LRE (Long Range Escort) was used as the initial escort for Air Batallion 17's bombers. More than capable of keeping up with the giant 4 engined biplanes. Despite being a quickly thrown together stopgap until a better dedicated fighter could be made, they stuck around until the end of the Grand War in a variety of roles, all being escort in some fashion. One Air Platoon, AP 34, deliberately painted their aircraft in bright blues and white with all having a solid blue tail, for good reason. The AP of bombers they were escorting had the lowest loss rate to airplane interception in the war. Less than 5%.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 36.6ft (11.2m)
- Length 21.0ft (6.4m)
- Height 11.0ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 2,888lbs (1,310kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,420lbs (1,551kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.204
- Wing Loading 16.4lbs/ft2 (80.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 208.9ft2 (19.4m2)
- Drag Points 3310
Parts
- Number of Parts 59
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 274
