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In these weights are included pilot, observer, parachutes, machine guns, oxygen apparatus, cockpit instruments, Very pistols, Very ammunition, photographic installations and supports, wireless outfit and heating outfit.

ARMORED TWO-PLACE FOR DIVISIONAL SQUADRONS. AIRPLANE TYPES Ab. 2.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Type Ab. 2 should be very manoeuverable. It should be capable of executing a complete figure "eight" at 100 meters between two points 100 meters apart without losing altitude. 
It must be armored against normal shots fired at 300 meters range from underneath, behind and from the sides.
It is understood that all equipment including motor, motor accessories, radiator and wireless must be armored, also gas tanks, if not installed as per system of the Lanser type. 
All control cables should be double and far enough away from one another throughout their length so as not to be severed by one projectile.
All vital members shall be studied to diminish risk of rupture from rifle fire.
The pilot and observer should be located as close together as possible and capable of communicating with each other
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