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Martinsyde G.100

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Template:Infobox Aircraft The Martinsyde G.100 "Elephant" and the G.102 were British fighter bomber aircraft of the First World War.

It gained the name "Elephant" from its relatively large size and lack of manoeuvrability. The G.102 differed from the G.100 only in having a more powerful engine.

Operational Use

The G100 was built originally as a long range, single-seat fighter and escort machine but on the basis of its size and weight was reclassified as a day bomber. It successfully performed this role from the summer of 1916 through to the closing weeks of 1917. It was also used for long-range photo reconnaissance, where stability and endurance were required (the type was capable of a five and a half hour flight) .

Variants

  • Martinsyde G.100 : Single-seat fighter-scout, bomber and reconnaissance biplane, powered by a 120-hp (89-kW) Beardmore piston engine.
  • Martinsyde G.102 : Single-seat fighter-scout, bomber and reconnaissance biplane, powered by a 160-hp (119-kW) Beardmore piston engine.
  • RG : Single-seat fighter biplane. One prototype only.

Operators

Specifications (G.100)

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Data from The British Figher since 1912[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One, pilot

Performance Armament

  • 1 × 0.303 in Lewis gun mounted above upper wing centre section
  • 1 × Lewis gun mounted fixed aft of the cockpit pointing rearwards

References

  1. ^ Mason, Francis K (1992). The British Figher since 1912. Naval Institite Press. ISBN 1-55750-082-7.

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