RODEN 412 ROYAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY BE 12b (WWI RAF BI-PLANE) 1/48 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
At the start of the First World War the B.E.2 family of two seaters built by the Royal Aircraft Factory was one of the most numerous used by the Royal Flying Corps, and they were employed in a great variety of tasks. When it became clear in 1916 that single seat designs were the future for fighter types, the B.E.2c was taken as the basis for the creation of a new single seat fighter.
In order to minimize any delay, it was decided not to make fundamental changes in the design; the main difference was a fairing over the forward cockpit. The single seat version received the name B.E.12 and in August, 1916 the first production machines were sent to operational squadrons at the Western Front. Sometime later appeared the improved B.E.12a which was based on the B.E.2e variant. Both of these types had the R.A.F.4a engine with a capacity of 150 h.p. Quantities of B.E.12 and B.E.12a were operated by Home Defense units, but from the first interceptions of German airships, the type's inadequacy for the task was clear, because of its poor climbing ability. One small success was achieved however, namely the destruction on the night of June 17th, 1917 of Zeppelin L.48.
FEATURES:
* Brand: Roden
* Title: RAF BE 12b
* Number: 412
* Scale: 1/48
* Type: Full kit
* Released: 2006 New tool
* Topic: Royal aircraft Factory B.E.12 » Propeller (Aircraft)
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