Vickers Vimy R.2

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Vickers_Vimy_R.2
GPTKB entity
Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Vimy Flight 1919
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 1,000 lb
gptkbp:cockpit open
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:biplane
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Eagle_VIII
gptkbp:first_flight 1919
gptkbp:height 3.81 m
gptkbp:historical_role first transatlantic flight
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vickers Vimy R.2
gptkbp:introduced 1919
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed
gptkbp:length 10.67 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vickers_Limited
gptkbp:max_speed 160 km/h
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:John_Alcock
gptkb:Arthur_Brown
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:powers 360 hp
gptkbp:produces 1919-1920
50
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:retired 1920s
gptkbp:role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:service_ceiling 4,600 m
gptkbp:significance pioneering aviation
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vickers_Vimy_Commercial
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Vickers_Vimy
gptkbp:wingspan two
21.34 m