S.E.5a, by Royal Aircraft Factory

Main role: Observation airplane

Engine: 1 x Hispano-Suiza V-8 149 kW

Armament: 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers machine-gun + 1 x 7.7 Lewis machine-gun + 4 x 18.6 kg bombs

The S.E.5a was one of the best observation aircraft of the First World War. It was designed by H.P. Folland at the Royal Aircraft Factory in Farnborough. After overcoming a few teething problems, the best British pilots achieved great success with it. Despite its angular shape, the well-proportioned S.E.5a was extremely fast and formed a very stable weapon platform. These were all characteristics that compensated for its somewhat lacking manoeuvrability. (Source: Aircraft of the World, IMP BV)

Span: 8.12 m

Length: 6.38 m

Height: 2.9 m

Wing surface: 22.67 m²

Empty weight: 635 kg

Max. weight: 887 kg

 

Cruise speed: 

Max. speed: 218 km/u

Ceiling: 6705 m

Endurance: 2.5 hours

Climb rate: 

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