G.100/G.102 "Elephant" | |
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General information | |
Type | fighter/day bomber |
Manufacturer | Martinsyde |
Primary users | Royal Flying Corps |
Number built | 271 |
History | |
Introduction date | 1916 |
First flight | 1915 |
The Martinsyde G.100 "Elephant" and the G.102 were British fighter bomber aircraft of the First World War built by Martinsyde. The type gained the name "Elephant" from its relatively large size and lack of manoeuvrability. The G.102 differed from the G.100 only in having a more powerful engine.