Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8
Bomber / Reconnaissance Biplane
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 is a two seat single engine reconnaissance and bomber biplane aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Royal Aircraft Factory.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Royal Aircraft Factory 4a | |
| Engine Power | 112 kW | 150 hp |
| Speed | 165 km/h | 89 kts 102 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.115 m | 13.501 ft |
| Range | 600 km | 324 NM 373 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 717 kg | 1.580 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 1.302 kg | 2.870 lbs |
| Wing Span | 12,98 m | 42 ft 7 in |
| Wing Area | 35,1 m² | 378 ft² |
| Length | 8,50 m | 27 ft 11 in |
| Height | 3,47 m | 11 ft 5 in |
| First Flight | 17.06.1916 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1916-1918 | |
| Total Production | 4077 | |
| Developed from | Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | |
| Data for (Version) | Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 | |
| [Photo-ID: 6561] © Karsten Palt 2013-04-01 | |
 | Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 Belgian Air Force Reg.: 8 c/n: 326 |
| Koninklijk Legermuseum [Brussel] | |
| [Photo-ID: 6562] © Karsten Palt 2013-04-01 | |
 | Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 Belgian Air Force Reg.: 8 c/n: 326 |
| Koninklijk Legermuseum [Brussel] | |
| [Photo-ID: 1204] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16 | |
 | Royal Aircraft Factory RE.8 Royal Air Force Reg.: F3556 |
| Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] | |