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Страна: Германия

Год: 1915

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

D.F.W. Pusher Biplane
   No details available on this pusher (Gitterschwanz) two-seater, although the wing cellule would appear to be similar to that of the C V. Possibly, but not certainly, designated C III. Engine, 150 h.p. Benz Bz III.

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  • O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
  • J.Herris DFW Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 29)
  • J.Herris - DFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (29)

    This two-seat DFW pusher is thought to be the C.III but this is not confirmed. Like the C.I and C.II, the engine was a 150 hp Benz Bz.III. The pusher configuration was not popular in Germany due to its high drag, which limited performance and the observer's field of fire to the rear, increasing the difficulty in defending the aircraft from rear attack.

  • J.Herris - DFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (29)

    This view of the DFW C.III shows the 3-bay wing cellule to advantage. This aircraft has side radiators and was likely the first configuration of the C.III. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)

  • J.Herris - DFW Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (29)

    Two crewmen pose in the DFW C.III with block radiator under the leading edge of the upper wing, a more advanced configuration than side radiators. It is not known if this was a modification of the prototype or a second prototype. The observer/gunner has a wooden mockup of a machine gun. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)