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.
Jane's All The World Aircraft 1919
L.V.G. Scout. D.V. Type.
In this L.V.G. the streamlining embraces both the interplane and plane-cum-fuselage connectiong twin-struts, of more or less V structure. The inner set is provided with a round cutting in the streamlining. The steepness, though not markedly whale type, camouflaged body of the L.V.G. may be result of the employment of a powerful stationary motor. The chord of the lower plane of the L.V.G. looks large for a scout; the rudder asks for comment. Considering the large impulses on a scout rudder from hard work the unsupported position seems daring. The hinged fixed plane and elevator position of the L.V.G. Scout is that of the Brandenburg seaplane faschion.
W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
LVG D V Germany
Designed by Paul Ehrhardt and flown for the first time in June 1918, the LVG D V was unusual in that the lower wing was of much broader chord than the upper. The narrow-chord upper wing panels outboard of the centre section pivoted differentially to act as "ailerons” for lateral manoeuvres. The fuselage was slab-sided and plywood covered, armament comprised two 7,9-mm LMG 08/15 machine guns and power was provided by a geared Vee-eight Benz Bz IIIbm engine affording 185 hp. The D V proved fast, but it was unstable at full speed and its controllability was poor. During a test flight with Ehrhardt at the controls in July 1918, the sole D V prototype made a crash landing and turned turtle, further development being halted. No data are available on this type.
LVG D VI Germany
The last single-seat fighter to emerge from LVG, the D VI single-bay biplane was in final assembly in September 1918, flight testing being initiated shortly before hostilities terminated. Like the preceding D V, it featured a slab-sided plywood-covered fuselage, a twin-LMG 08/15 gun armament and a 185 hp Benz Bz IIIbm geared Vee-eight engine with a chin-type air intake. However, the wing configuration was totally different, the lower wing being sweptback and the I-type interplane struts being supplemented by metal strap cross bracing. No data relating to the D VI are available.
