The Airco DH.2 was a single-seat pusher biplane fighter aircraft which operated during the First World War. It was the second pusher design by aeronautical engineer Geoffrey de Havilland for Airco, based on his earlier DH.1 two-seater.

Major Lanoe George Hawker (V.C. DSO) commanded the first DH-2 squadron (24 RFC) which landed in France on February 7th 1916. It was the first squadron composed of all single-seat fighters. Hawker became the first widely known British ace with seven credited victories.

During WW1 the Airco DH2 was flown by a number of notable pilots including Major Lance Hawker VC, who claimed 7 victories as Commander of No 24 Squadron RFC (Hawker was later shot down by ‘Red Baron’ Manfred von Richthofen).

2019年5月19日 · The DH.2 became obsolete in 1916 as compared to opposing aircraft, this being shown on 23 November 1916 when Major Lanoe George Hawker, commanding officer of No 24 Squadron, in a DH.2 (serial 5964) was shot down by Manfred Von Richthofen in an Albatros D.II.

Airco DH.2 是 第一次世界大战 期间运营的单座 推动 双翼 飞机 飞机。 这是 航空工程师 Geoffrey de Havilland 的第二次推动器设计，该 设计 基于他的早期 DH.1 两人座。 在开发同步齿轮之前，推动器配置战斗机的开发，例如DH.2和 FE2B， 可以向前射击 武器，例如安装在德国 Fokker Eindecker Monoplane Fighter上。 原型DH.2于1915年7月进行了首次飞行，但在下个月，它在 西方阵线的 服务试验中丢失。 DH.2于1916年2月介绍了前线服务，并成为第一位有效武装的英 …

British first true single-seat fighting scout Airco de Havilland 2. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, and model. Model Airco DH2 of 24 Squadron, RFC. Airco DH2 Type: single-seat fighting scout. Now generally recognized as the RFC’s first true fighter, the Airco D.H.2 reached France early in 1916.

De Havilland Airco DH2 of the 24th Squadron of the RFC (Royal Flying Corps), piloted by Major Lanoe Hawker, in November 1916. Wingspan: 8.61 meters. Length: 7.68 meters. Height: 2.91 meters. Engine [s]: Gnome Monosoupape of 100 horsepower. Maximum speed: 150 kilometers/hour. Service ceiling: 4270 meters. Range: 2.75 hours.

Lanoe George Hawker with two other squadron members saw three German Albatross D.II fighters below them. The D.II was one of the newest generation fighters and outclassed the DH.2. Using their altitude to advantage, Major Hawker and his flight still dove on the enemy planes. Hawker, an ace with seven victories flying other

Study of an Airco DH.2. The machine portrayed here was flown by Lanoe George Hawker, VC, DSO. Hawker distinguished himself flying the RAF B.E.2 aircraft with Number 6 Squadron Royal Flying Corp. He was twice wounded and awarded the Distinguished Service Order for …

The D.H.2 was the second production aircraft designed by Geoffrey de Havilland for the Aircraft Manufacturing Company (Airco), and was a cut down version of his two-seater D.H.1, itself designed as reconnaissance fighter. De Havilland had been working on a design for a single seat tractor biplane, but a lack of any synchronisation gear meant ...