One of the more outlandish attempts
to design an aircraft with forward firing
capabilities. The gunner/observer sat
in a small cabin that was attached in
front of the prop of the engine. There
were many problems with this design,
ranging from lack of communication between
crew members, to a safety issue for
the observer. Many of these planes were
exported to Russia.
SPECIFICATIONS
Country:
France
Manufacturer:
Société Anonyme
Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérives
Type:
Fighter Reconaisence
First
Service:
1915
Number
Built:
Engine(s):
1 Le Rhone 9C 80 hp
Wing Span:
31 ft 2 in
Length:
23 ft 11 in
Height:
9 ft 6 in
Empty
Weight:
1179 lb
Gross
Weight:
1797 lb
Max Speed:
70 mph
Ceiling:
9,843
Endurance:
Crew:
2
Armament:
One Machingun
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