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Страна: Германия

Год: 1917

Fighter

Варианты

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

D.F.W. D I
   A 1917 prototype with ply-covered fuselage and car-type radiator at nose. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III.

D.F.W. D I (modified)
   In this model of the D I a rudder of increased area was fitted. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Armament, twin Spandau machine-guns.

D.F.W. D I (final modification)
   In this version further revision of the tail surfaces may be noted, and the ailerons at the lower wingtips have been deleted. The photograph was taken at Adlershof in January 1918. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Armament, twin Spandau machine-guns.


D.F.W. F 34
   The D II designation sometimes applied to this single-seater is unconfirmed. The aircraft was completed April 1918, but does not appear to have participated in the D types Competitions. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Span, 9.08 m. (29 ft. 9 1/2 in.). Length, 5.5 m. (18 ft. 0 5/8 in.). Area, 23 sq.m. (248.4 sq.ft.). Speed, 177 km.hr. (110.5 m.p.h.). Climb, 1,000 m. (3,280 ft.) in 2 min., 5,000 m. (16,400 ft.) in 20 min. Armament, twin Spandau machine-guns.

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Описание:

  • O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
  • W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
  • J.Herris DFW Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 29)