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Salmson 2 [France]
Salmson 2

Built in large numbers, the Salmson 2 was the most widely used reconnaissance aircraft in the final year of the war. A versatile two-seater biplane featuring a new Canton-Unné radial engine, it was also employed as a daylight bomber and ground attack aircraft by French and American air services.

Specifications
Country:France
Manufacturer:Société des Moteurs Salmson
Type:Reconnaissance
Entered Service:1918
Number Built:3,200
Engine(s):Canton-Unné, 9 cylinder, liquid cooled radial, 260 hp
Wing Span:38 ft 8½ in [11.8 m]
Length:27 ft 10¾ in [8.5 m]
Height:9 ft 6¼ in [2.9 m]
Empty Weight:1,676 lbs [760 kg]
Gross Weight:2,954 lb [1,340 kg]
Max Speed:115 mph [185 km/h]
Ceiling:20,505 ft [6,250 m]
Endurance:3 hours
Crew:2
Armament:2-3 machine guns

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