R.E.8
Plane Name: R.E.8 Type: Reconnaissance/Bomber
Nation: Great Britain Manufacturer: Royal Aircraft Factory
Crew: 2 members of the crew Passengers:
Engines: Royal Aircraft Factory 4a, 12 cylinder, air-cooled, inline V, 150hp Wingspan: 42 feet, 7 inches
Length: 27 feet, 10 inches Height: 11 feet, 4.5 inches
Weight: 2,678 pounds at 5,000 ft Wing Area:
Maximum Speed: 103 miles per hour Maximimum Altitude: 13,500 feet
Range: 4 hours 15 minutes Armaments: 2-3 machine guns and 260 pounds of bombs
Year Of Creation: Autumn 1916 (entered service) Interesting Facts:

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