S. E.5a variant

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Aircraft_Factory_S._E.5
gptkbp:aircraft_operated air superiority
single-seat fighter
single pilot
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:artistic_influence later fighter aircraft
gptkbp:climb_rate 5 m/s
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:combat_system 1917-1920
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:date 1916
gptkbp:decommissioned 1920s
gptkbp:designed_by S. E.5
gptkbp:engine 150 hp
Viper engine
gptkbp:financial_performance good stability
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1917
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 100 liters
gptkbp:historical_significance effective in dogfights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label S. E.5a variant
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed
gptkbp:legacy pioneering fighter design
gptkbp:length 5.9 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sopwith_Aviation_Company
gptkbp:material wood and metal
wood and fabric
gptkbp:max_speed 200 km/h
gptkbp:nickname S. E.5a
gptkbp:notable_battle average maneuverability
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:RAF
gptkbp:number_built over 5,000
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple squadrons
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:production_years 1917-1920
gptkbp:propulsion two-bladed
gptkbp:range 400 km
gptkbp:retired 1920s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:roll_rate average roll rate
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,100 m
gptkbp:services gptkb:1917
gptkbp:speed 70 km/h
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sopwith_Camel
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant S. E.5
gptkbp:wingspan 8.5 m