Royal Aircraft Factory B. E.2e

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory_B._E.12
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
1 pilot
wood and fabric
gptkbp:armament gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:design gptkb:Henry_Folland
pusher biplane
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory_8-cylinder_engine
gptkbp:engine_type inline engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1912
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 200 L
gptkbp:height 2.74 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first British aircraft to be used in a combat role
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Royal Aircraft Factory B. E.2e
gptkbp:influenced subsequent British aircraft designs
gptkbp:influenced_by B. E.2a
gptkbp:introduced 1916
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory
gptkbp:material wood and fabric
Clark Y
gptkbp:max_speed 97 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,600 kg
gptkbp:nickname B. E.2
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:number_built over 1,000
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:production_years 1916-1919
gptkbp:propulsion pusher configuration
gptkbp:range 400 km
gptkbp:retired 1919
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 3,000 m
gptkbp:service_history used in various squadrons
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory_B._E.12
gptkbp:surface elevators and ailerons
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:variant B. E.2d
B. E.2f
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:wing_area 30.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 11.43 m