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Havilland DH5 |
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No.41 Sqn
RFC
Source: via LA Rogers
Image: © R. N. Pearson |
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| Unlike other biplane fighters of its
day, the Airco D.H.5 featured an unusual
wing configuration. By positioning the
upper wing toward the rear of the cockpit,
designer Geoffrey de Havilland was able
to improve the pilot's field of vision.
Despite this improvement, at high altitude
the D.H.5 was a poor performer due to
its underpowered engine. By the end
of 1917, it was removed from combat
and used as a trainer |
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Country: |
Great Britain |
| Manufacturer: |
Aircraft Manufacturing Co.
Ltd. |
| Type: |
Fighter |
| First
Service: |
May 1917 |
| Number
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| Engine(s): |
Le Rhône 9J, rotary,
110 hp |
| Wing Span: |
25 ft 8 in |
| Length: |
22 ft |
| Height: |
9 ft 1½ in |
| Empty
Weight: |
1,010 lb |
| Gross
Weight: |
1,492 lb |
| Max Speed: |
102 mph |
| Ceiling: |
16,000 ft |
| Endurance: |
2.75 hours |
| Crew: |
1 |
| Armament: |
1 machine gun |
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