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F.E.2
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F.E.2

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1914
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F.E.2

F.E.2
F.E.2 Photo: British official photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerRoyal Aircraft Establishment
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1918
Operators3 countries
Quantity1,939
Data Quality88%
27
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
35/80
World War I
260/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
F.E.2
Production
1914–1918
Quantity
1,939
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
27
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base Airframepusher biplane
  • Mission TypeFighter/Reconnaissance, Night Bomber
  • Service Entry Year1915
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typerotary engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed110 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,600 m
  • Range300 km
  • Endurance3
◇Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Wingspan12.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,100 kg
◆Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1,939
▤Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1914
  • Production End1918
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
  2. 1918Production ended
112
years in service
4
years in production
1,939
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
F.E.2 1914
// DERIVATIVES
F.E.2b 1914
05 / Operators
📚 Sources
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