P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One (Flying Machines)

Aviatik 30.04

  To provide aircrews with experience in handling twin-engined aircraft, Flars purchased three trainers from Aviatik, numbered 30.04, 30.12 and 30.13. Assembly of the 30.04 began in mid-1916. It was powered by two 100 hp Daimler engines mounted in a modified B.III series 33 airframe that was strengthened throughout. The 30.04 trainer, attached to Flek 6 in December 1916, remained on active status until it was damaged in November 1917. It was officially written-off on 10 January 1918.


Aviatik 30.12 and 30.13

  In June 1916, design work began on two twin-engined trainers, designated 30.12 and 30.13, using stock Aviatik B.II series 32 airframes modified for two 100 hp Daimler engines. Aircraft 32.47, that had been returned for repair in January 1917, became one of the above trainers. In April 1917, 30.12 left the Esslingen factory and 30.13 was nearing completion. In June 1917, both trainers were back at Aviatik for repair and installation of additional fuselage bracing. 30.12 was turned over to Flars on 14 August and formally accepted in October. Both trainers were subsequently placed in storage (30.12 in November 1917) without fulfilling their intended training role.