1915 Britain De havilland D.H.2
As an answer to the Fokker Eindecker, Geoffrey de Havilland designed the D.H.2 biplane, his second aircraft for the British Aircraft Manufacturing Company. The plane was a so-called "pusher"—its rear-mounted engine and propeller pushed the aircraft forward from the rear rather than pulling it from the front. This design enabled the D.H.2 to carry a fixed, forward-facing machine gun that did not interfere with the propeller. With its excellent climbing speed and high level of maneuverability, the D.H.2 helped end the "Fokker Scourge" by early 1916.
sábado, abril 22, 2006
Aviões da Iª Grande Guerra ( WWI ) III
1915 Britain De havilland D.H.2
As an answer to the Fokker Eindecker, Geoffrey de Havilland designed the D.H.2 biplane, his second aircraft for the British Aircraft Manufacturing Company. The plane was a so-called "pusher"—its rear-mounted engine and propeller pushed the aircraft forward from the rear rather than pulling it from the front. This design enabled the D.H.2 to carry a fixed, forward-facing machine gun that did not interfere with the propeller. With its excellent climbing speed and high level of maneuverability, the D.H.2 helped end the "Fokker Scourge" by early 1916.
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