With a secure place in aviation history as the airplane of ace Allied pilots that include William "Billy" Bishop, James McCudden, and Edward "Mick" Mannock, the S.E.5 was without doubt the most successful aircraft to emanate from the Royal Aircraft Factory. This airplane benefited from the fact that the designers ensured that it was easy to fly, a factor reflecting the minimal flying training that, because of the pressure of circumstance, was given to trainee pilots before they were posted to their squadrons. The 150-hp S.E.5 entered service in France during April, 1917. A few months later it was followed into service by the 200-hp S.E.5a. Despite the airplane having some early reliability shortcomings, the S.E.5a proved to be a formidable fighter aircraft during World War I. The combined production total for the S.E.5/S.E.5a was 5,205 airplanes. The S.E.5a was powered by one 200-hp Hispano-Suiza V-8 piston engine, giving the aircraft a maximum speed of 138 mph, service ceiling of 22,000 feet, and endurance of 3 hours. Airplane armament was one forward-firing synchronized 7.7-mm (303-caliber) Vickers machine gun and one Lewis gun mounted over the center-section of the upper wing, plus up to four 25-lb. bombs.

All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.

Dimensions: Wingspan, 16" -Length, 12 1/2" -Scale, 1/20

Item #AM310-AR - Air Corps Price $179.95

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