Royal Aircraft Factory R. E.28

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:configuration two-seat
gptkbp:control_surfaces full-span ailerons
gptkbp:controls frise ailerons
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1927
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Kestrel
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-cooled engine
gptkbp:financial_stability positive stability
gptkbp:first_flight 1928
gptkbp:flaps split flaps
gptkbp:floors all-moving elevator
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 200 liters
gptkbp:fuselage_material gptkb:NACA_2412
monocoque construction
gptkbp:height 2.74 m
gptkbp:historical_significance early British fighter aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Royal Aircraft Factory R. E.28
gptkbp:influenced subsequent British fighters
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory_R._E.27
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed landing gear
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory
gptkbp:max_speed 200 km/h
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notable_features high maneuverability
gptkbp:notable_ships balanced rudder
gptkbp:number_built 50
gptkbp:produces 1928-1930
gptkbp:propulsion single-engine
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:1935
gptkbp:role gptkb:trainer_aircraft
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:service gptkb:1929
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:service_history used in training and combat
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Gloster_Gladiator
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:biplane
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant R. E.29
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:weight_limit 1,600 kg
gptkbp:wing_area 25 m²
gptkbp:wing_configuration wooden structure
gptkbp:wingspan 10.67 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5