In early 1915, since the British lacked interrupter gear technology, de Havilland created the DH.2 as a "pusher" biplane. A smaller, more agile version of his two-seat DH.1 observation plane, the DH.2 was powered by a 100 hp Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine, and was capable of 93 mph. For armament, de Havilland equipped the DH.2 with a forward-firing .30 cal. Lewis gun.
In the fall of 1916, the DH.2's superiority was ended with the introduction of new German fighters such as the Albatros D.I and Halberstadt D.II. Though out-classed, the DH.2 was retained in service on the Western Front through mid-1917 as it was replaced by more advanced fighters. While some aircraft were detailed to secondary fronts in Palestine and Macedonia, many DH.2s were reassigned for use as advanced trainers. In this new role, the aircraft was utilized as late as 1918. Obsolete by war's end, no DH.2s were retained by the postwar Royal Air Force.
Visual model and colour scheme by DirtyHarry3033. His entry in George Miller's Designer's Contest.
Revised physics for RF 7. As per the original notes with the EA file, the throttle of a rotary engine is either at 0%, or 100% - no in-between. That is what this model has too. Blip the throttle for variable speed. The engine will not run until you reach 50% stick travel. Another thing to note, is this is a "hybrid" engine, electric with a gas sound.
Controls are simple - aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle. Fly using the “high” rate.
A delightful vintage aircraft. Well worth adding to your RF 7 hangar.
In the fall of 1916, the DH.2's superiority was ended with the introduction of new German fighters such as the Albatros D.I and Halberstadt D.II. Though out-classed, the DH.2 was retained in service on the Western Front through mid-1917 as it was replaced by more advanced fighters. While some aircraft were detailed to secondary fronts in Palestine and Macedonia, many DH.2s were reassigned for use as advanced trainers. In this new role, the aircraft was utilized as late as 1918. Obsolete by war's end, no DH.2s were retained by the postwar Royal Air Force.
Visual model and colour scheme by DirtyHarry3033. His entry in George Miller's Designer's Contest.
Revised physics for RF 7. As per the original notes with the EA file, the throttle of a rotary engine is either at 0%, or 100% - no in-between. That is what this model has too. Blip the throttle for variable speed. The engine will not run until you reach 50% stick travel. Another thing to note, is this is a "hybrid" engine, electric with a gas sound.
Controls are simple - aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle. Fly using the “high” rate.
A delightful vintage aircraft. Well worth adding to your RF 7 hangar.
