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Replica Plans SE.5a

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Top speed
  
176 km/h

Length
  
5.54 m

First flight
  
1970

Wingspan
  
7.11 m

Manufacturer
  
Replica Plans

The Replica Plans SE.5a is a Canadian designed biplane for amateur construction from Replica Plans. Designed as a 7/8 size (87.5%) replica of the first world war Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5. The prototype first flew in 1970 and is built of wood and fabric and can use engines from 65 to 125 hp. Estimated construction time is 2500 hours. Most aircraft are painted to represent SE5 aircraft flown in The Great War.

Specifications

Data from Kiwi Aircraft Images

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 18 ft 2 in (5.54 m)
  • Wingspan: 23 ft 4 in (7.11 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
  • Empty weight: 750 lb (341 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1150 lb (522 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200, 85 hp ( kW)
  • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 110 mph (176 km/h)
  • Range: 250 miles (400 km)
  • Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3048 m)
  • Rate of climb: 900 ft/min ( m/s)
  • References

    Replica Plans SE.5a Wikipedia