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Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2a
Royal Aircraft Factory (R.A.F.) B.E.2a, (B.E. - Bleroit Experimental), flown by Wingfield Smith, powered by an air-cooled 70hp Renault V-8 engine, with the early un-staggered main-planes This aircraft was used for testing oleo-pneumatic spring/shock absorbers in the main undercarriage, as well as unusual inter-plane struts and unusual undercarriage skids with hooks in their noses. Date: 1913
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70hp Air Cooled Experimental Flown Hooks Main Noses Powered Renault Shock Spring Struts Testing Undercarriage Unusual Wingfield Absorbers Skids Smith
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This photograph showcases the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2a, a groundbreaking aviation innovation from 1913. Designed and flown by Wingfield Smith, this aircraft was an essential part of the Royal Aircraft Factory's experimental program. Powered by an air-cooled 70hp Renault V-8 engine, the B.E.2a was outfitted with several unique features that distinguished it from its contemporaries. One of the most notable advancements was the implementation of oleo-pneumatic spring/shock absorbers in the main undercarriage. These innovative components improved the aircraft's landing capabilities and reduced the risk of damage during takeoff and landing. Additionally, the B.E.2a boasted unusual inter-plane struts and undercarriage skids with hooks in their noses. The early, un-staggered main planes of the B.E.2a were a departure from the staggered design that would become standard in later aircraft. This experimental design was a crucial step in advancing the understanding of aerodynamics and aircraft stability. This photograph offers a glimpse into the early days of aviation, when pioneering aviators and engineers were pushing the boundaries of what was possible in flight. The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2a remains an iconic symbol of the ingenuity and determination that drove the early aviation industry.
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