Vickers F.B.14

The Vickers F.B.14 was a British two-seat fighter-reconnaissance biplane designed and built by Vickers Limited. About 100 were built for the Royal Flying Corps but saw only limited use as it was designed for a larger engine which was not available when production commenced and it did not meet performance expectations.

The Vickers F.B.14 was a British two-seat fighter/reconnaissance biplane designed and built by Vickers Limited.1

Made by Vickers.

The Vickers F.B.14 was a British two-seat fighter/reconnaissance biplane designed and built by Vickers Limited. Vickers F.B.16 The Vickers F.B.2
Empty Weight Lb
1662
Wing Area Sqm
40
Eng 1 Type
Beardmore engine
Max Speed Mph
100
Ceiling Ft
10000
Eng 1 Kw
119
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
2603
Number Built
100
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
755
Gross Weight Kg
1183
Armament
1
Height In
Primary user
Royal Flying Corps
Endurance Min
45
Endurance H
3
Manufacturer
Vickers
Lists
*List of aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps
First Flight
1916
Height Ft
10
Span Ft
39
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
427
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
12
Length Ft
28
Height M
3
Ceiling M
3050
Eng 1 Hp
160
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
5
Length M
9
Category
British fighter aircraft 1910-1919
Vickers aircraft

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