R.A.F. B.E.8


R.A.F. B.E.8

This was the last of the B.E. (Bleriot Experimental, and then British Experimental) series built by the Royal Aircraft Factory. Compared to the B.E.2, it had a more powerful rotary engine, but otherwise was quite similar. It could only carry a 100 lb. (45 kg.) bombload, even less with a two-man crew. A few were sent to France, but most were used in a training role.

Top Speed: 70 m.p.h.

Manufacturer: Royal Aircraft Factory

Year: 1913

Engine: 80 h.p. Gnome rotary

Wingspan: 39 feet 6 inches

Weight: n.a.

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