Bristol Scout

The Bristol Scout was originally designed as a sports racer in 1913. It was one of the first aircraft employed by the Royal Flying Corps during the war. Originally unarmed, the Scout was later equipped with a variety of armaments, but it proved ineffective in aerial combat against custom-designed fighters. In the Australian Flying Corps, the scout was used principally as a trainer, but it was trialled for a brief period by 1 Squadron in Egypt.

Specifications:

Type:	Fighter
Entered service:	1913
Crew:	1
Wing span:	7.49 m
Length:	6.3 m
Weight (laden):	514 kg
Ceiling:	4,724 m (C Model)
Endurance:	2.5 hrs (C Model)
Speed:	149.2 km/h (C Model)
Armament:	No standard

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