Vickers VIM

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VIM
Vickers VIM.jpg
Role Trainer
National origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerVickers
Introduction1920
Primary user Republic of China
Number built35
Developed from Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2

The VIM or Vickers Instructional Machine was a trainer biplane aircraft built for the Republic of China by Vickers from war-surplus stocks of Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2d parts, powered by a surplus Rolls-Royce Eagle engine, but fitted with an entirely new nacelle, providing dual controls for the pupil and instructor. Thirty-five were built and supplied from 1920.

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Operators

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Specifications (VIM)

Data from Vickers Aircraft since 1908 [1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. Andrews and Morgan 1988, p.482.
  2. 1 2 3 Flight 6 January 1921, p. 5.