
Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1916
Fighter
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
Rumpler 6A 2
This experimental two-seater of August 1916 was intended as a two-seat fighter. Early in 1917 normal struts were substituted for the original X struts and strengthened wings fitted. At a later date the machine was fitted with a geared 8 cylinder Mercedes. However, excessive vibration problems arose and the experiment was abandoned. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Span, 10.20 m. (33 fl. 4 5/8 in.). Loaded weight, 1,260 kg. (2,772 lb.).
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- J.Herris Rumpler Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 11)
- W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
Фотографии
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J.Herris - Rumpler Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (11)
The Rumpler 6A2 first flown in January 1916 was a two-seat fighter. The first version used 'X'-struts. (The Peter M. Bowers Collection/The Museum of Flight)
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J.Herris - Rumpler Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (11)
The Rumpler 6A2 was powered by a 160 hp Mercedes D.III. The first version shown here used 'X'-struts.
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 2 /Centennial Perspective/ (85)
Rumpler test pilot Gustav Basser at left in front of the Rumpler 6A2 at Johannisthal. Although not a successful design, the 6A2 was instrumental in development of the larger, two-bay 6A5 that became the Rumpler C.III and lead to the Rumpler C.IV. The 6A2 introduced the basic fuselage and tail assembly and even the wing planform that are seen in the later and larger, more powerful two-bay Rumpler C.III reconnaissance airplane.
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J.Herris - Rumpler Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (11)
The second version of the 6A2 used parallel struts for greater torsional strength of the wing cellule giving improved aileron response and better controllability.