
Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1918
Истребитель
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
Aviatik D VI
This two-bay fighter was a mid-1918 production from the Aviatik stable. It was designed round the geared 195 h.p. Benz IIIb vee-eight motor, which was installed with a large square car-type radiator on the nose. Normal wooden construction was used, with ply-covered fuselage and fabric-covered flying surfaces. Only one D VI was built, and it was soon succeeded by the D VII, but it took part in the second D types Competition and recorded a climb to 5,000 m. (16,400 ft.) in 20.3 min. and 17.1 min. on two different attempts. The loaded weight for the climbs was 920 kg. (2,024 lb.). Armament, twin Spandau machine-guns.
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
- J.Herris Aviatik Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 10)
- M.Dusing German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 84)
Фотографии
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
Aviatik D.VI prototype.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
Aviatik D.VII prototype.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The Aviatik D.VI fighter was too late to compete at the Second Fighter Competition but was in time to be evaluated by the front-line pilots in July. Its flying qualities were excellent, but it was overtaken by the improved Aviatik D.VII.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
Single example of the Aviatik D.VI Single-seater Scout (1918). (195 h.p. geared Benz engine).
The Aviatik D VI was too late to join the D-type Contest of June 1918 due to engine problems. -
J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
View of the Aviatik D.VI, which was evaluated by pilots in conjunction with the Second Fighter Competition despite not being a formal entry in the competition. The example shown has a larger fin and rudder, likely as a result of flight testing. The following D.VII had an even larger fin and rudder. Power was from a Benz Bz.IIIbm geared V-8.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The prototype Aviatik D.VI fighter lead to the D.VII; the key difference between the types was the size and shape of the horizontal and vertical tail.
The Aviatik D VI was intended to participate in the second D-type Contest at Adlershof in June 1918
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W.Green, G.Swanborough - The Complete Book of Fighters
The Aviatik D VII was the last Aviatik single-seat fighter to be flight tested, and was fundamentally similar to the D VI apart from its tail surfaces.
Another of the 1918 designs to find little favour was the compact Aviatik DVIII. Although its performance was reasonable it had an endurance of little more than one hour. -
J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The Aviatik D.VII fighter was developed from the similar Aviatik D.VI but had larger tail surfaces for even better maneuverability and flying qualities.
The Aviatik D.VII was the final Aviatik design to be tested, and apparently it was placed in production because the Inter-Allied Control Commission found 50 completed examples after the war. Power was by the 195 hp Benz Bz IIIbm V-8, which was too late for the war. -
J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The prototype Aviatik D.VII fighter before markings were applied.
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Журнал - Flight за 1919 г.
The Aviatik, Type D VII, Sporting machine.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The Aviatik D.VII fighter was developed from the similar Aviatik D.VI but had larger tail surfaces for even better maneuverability and flying qualities.
The Aviatik D.VII was powered by the Benz Bz IIIbm V-8 engine. The Third Fighter Competition was reserved for fighters powered by the BMW IIIa so the Aviatik did not compete, but it was covertly placed in production. The Inter-Allied Control Commission found 50 completed Aviatik D.VII fighters after the war. -
J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The production Aviatik D.VII fighter.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
The little-known Aviatik D.VII fighter was apparently placed in production but never reached the front. The Inter-Allied Control Commission found 50 production aircraft in clandestine storage after the war.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
An Aviatik D.VII fighter being test flown French aviation personnel in the postwar period. The company name Aviatik can be seen painted on the underside of the lower wing surfaces.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
An Aviatik D.VII fighter in flight during development.
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J.Herris - Aviatik Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (10)
Postwar crash of an Aviatik D.VII fighter.The name "Aviatik" was painted on the bottom of the lower wing.