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Also known as the "Big Ack," the Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 biplane bomber was widely used by the French and British during the last two years of World War I. |
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Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 Specifications |
Country: |
Great Britain |
Manufacturer: |
Armstrong, Whitworth and Company, Limited |
Type: |
Reconnaissance/Bomber |
Entered Service: |
1917 |
Number Built: |
More than 1200 |
Engine(s): |
Beardmore, 160 hp |
Wing Span: |
43 ft 8 in (13.3 m) |
Length: |
32 ft (9.5 m) |
Height: |
10 ft 10 in (3.3 m) |
Empty Weight: |
(870 kg) |
Gross Weight: |
(1275 kg) |
Max Speed: |
(158 km/h) |
Ceiling: |
(3,692 m) |
Endurance: |
3 hours |
Crew: |
2 |
Armament: |
2 machine guns
160 lb (73 kg) of bombs |
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Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 Units |
Royal Flying Corps: |
2, 8, 10, 17, 35, 82 |
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Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 Aces (1) |
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