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Страна: Германия

Год: 1918

Fighter

O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)

L.V.G. D V
   Another 195 h.p. Benz-powered prototype, the D V of 1918 reverted to a slab-sided ply-covered fuselage. Most singular feature was the juxtapositioning of the wing surfaces, the lower one being of much broader chord, and the main lifting surface. The narrow-chord upper-wing panels pivoted differentially outboard of the centre-section, the entire surface of both wings acting as "ailerons" to provide lateral manoeuvre.

L.V.G. D VI
   Final fighter to emerge from the L.V.G. stable was this aggressive-looking D VI. It had many unique features: chin-type radiator air intake, swept lower wing, metal strap bracing, "I"-type interplane struts and a lifting surface on the axle as featured on Fokker aircraft. The almond-shaped rudder was pivoted on a tubular spar, and would appear to have been a highly vulnerable assembly. Engine, 195 h.p. Benz Bz IIIb.

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Описание:

  • O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
  • Jane's All The World Aircraft 1919
  • W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
  • J.Herris LVG Aircraft of WWI. Vol.3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 36)