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the Institute of Experimental Aeronautics for carrying out the static tests, due account being taken of the characteristics of the machine.

STRATEGICAL RECONNAISSANCE MACHINE.

(a) Crew: One pilot and one machine-gunner.

(b) Armament: One machine-gun for forward fire and one for rear fire.

(c) Installations:

Fixed accessories for installing two cameras and for a radiotelegraphic plant.

(d) Instruments: Same as for night bombardment machine.

(e) Endurance:

Load of gasoline and oil sufficient for a flight of 5 hours at a speed of 230 kilometers per hour at an altitude of 3,000 meters, with machine complete with crew, armament, and installations.

(f) Maximum velocity: With machine fully loaded and at an altitude of 3,000

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