Bristol F.2 Fighter Series
by: RLindsey
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Developed as a two-seat reconnaissance plane, the F.2 series made excellent fighters. A machine gun mounted behind the passenger allowed a lot of flexibility for firing. Over 5,000 were produced beginning in 1916 and were retired by the British in 1932.
Length: 25 feet 10 inches (7.87 meters)
Wingspan: 39 feet 3 inches (11.96 meters)
Speed: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Ceiling: 20,000 feet (6,096 meters)
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Engines: 1 275-hp Rolls-Royce Falcon III inline
Crew: 2
Armament: 2x or 3x .303 caliber machine guns; 2x 120 lbs (54.4 kg) bombs
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Robert M. Lindsey
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