WWI Aviation Pictorial History An Illustrated history of  World War 1
French Aviation 1918

Built in large numbers, the Salmson 2 was the most widely used reconnaissance aircraft in the final year of the war. A versatile two-seater biplane featuring a new Canton-Unné radial engine, it was also employed as a daylight bomber and ground attack aircraft by French and American air services.
Salmson 2
Country: France
Manufacturer: Société des Moteurs Salmson
Type: Reconnaissance
Entered Service: 1918
Number Built: 3,200
Engine: Canton-Unné, 9 cylinder, radial, 260 hp
Wing Span: 38 ft 8½ in 11.8 m
Length: 27 ft 10¾ in 8.5 m
Height: 9 ft 6¼ in 2.9 m
Empty Weight: 1,676 lbs 760 kg
Gross Weight: 2,954 lb 1,340 kg
Max Speed: 115 mph 185 km/h
Ceiling: 20,505 ft 6,250 m
Endurance: 3 hours
Crew: 2
Armament: 2-3 machine guns
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