| The decision to develop the P.V.2 as the P.V.2bis
single-seat fighter seaplane resulted in major changes
to the original prototype, the most significant being the
raising of the upper wing by 30cm to improve the
pilot's view for alighting and the insertion of centresection
struts. The span and area of the upper wing
were increased by introduction of a 61cm centre
section, and the planned armament was two 7.7mm machine guns to fire forward and upward
above the propeller, although, in the event, only one
such gun was apparently fitted. The P.V.2bis was flown
early in 1917, providing data for later Port Victoria
types.
WEIGHTS |
Take-off weight | 772 kg | 1702 lb |
Empty weight | 549 kg | 1210 lb |
DIMENSIONS |
Wingspan | 8.84 m | 29 ft 0 in |
Length | 6.70 m | 22 ft 0 in |
Height | 2.84 m | 9 ft 4 in |
Wing area | 16.72 m2 | 179.97 sq ft |
PERFORMANCE |
Max. speed | 150 km/h | 93 mph |
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