Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1918
Fighter
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
Daimler L 11
Built to the parasol formula, the L 11 was remarkable in having ailerons that were balanced by independent surfaces which overhung the tips, but at the leading edge, thereby imparting a back-to-front appearance to the wing. Actually these overhung surfaces were more accurately servos. Engine, 185 h.p. Daimler D IIIb.
Daimler L 14
Although designed towards the end of the war, the L 14 was not completed until after the Armistice. It is reputed to have attained 190 km.hr. (118.75 m.p.h.) on test, and climbed 5,000 m. (16,400 ft.) in 25 min. with the 185 h.p. Daimler D IIIb engine installed.
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
- J.Herris German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Vol I (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 49)
Фотографии
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The Daimler L11 fighter prototype was powered by Daimler's Mercedes D.IIIbm geared V-8 engine; here it is seen in its final configuration with vane-balanced ailerons. It had a top speed of 240 km/h, very fast for its time, and had excellent climb and ceiling. This is one of two excellent fighters produced by these companies that was too late for combat.The Kondor E.III/IIIa was the other, and both were parasol monoplanes.
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The Daimler L11 as delivered with unbalanced ailerons. It had a top speed of 240 km/h, very fast for its time.
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 2 /Centennial Perspective/ (85)
The Daimler L11 fighter was a development of 1918. It used the Mercedes D.IIIb V8-engine.
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O.Thetford, P.Gray - German Aircraft of the First World War /Putnam/
A Mercedes-Daimler Single-seater "Wireless" Parasol Monoplane. Type L 11, with curiously-shaped wing-tips. 185 h.p. Daimler IIIb engine.
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The largely unknown Daimler L11 fighter, which would have become the Daimler D.III had the war lasted long enough for Idflieg to accept the aircraft, is shown here, with modified ailerons. Powered by Daimler's 185 hp Mercedes D.IIIbm geared V-8, the L11 demonstrated exceptional performance, including a maximum level speed of 240 km/h and climb to 5,000 meters in 13 minutes, excellent for any aircraft and especially impressive for one using a water-cooled engine. The Daimler L11 was faster than the Rumpler D.I and had similar climb and ceiling, and may well have filled the role the troubled Rumpler D.I was intended for had the war lasted into 1919.
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 /Centennial Perspective/ (84)
The Daimler L11 fighter prototype was powered by Daimler's Mercedes D.IIIbm geared V-8 engine; here it is seen in its final configuration with vane-balanced ailerons. It had a top speed of 240 km/h, fast for its time despite requiring wing bracing. Compare the wing design with the Fokker D.VIII which had cantilever wing. A two-seat fighter derivative designated the L14 also offered excellent performance.
The sole Daimler L11 which was the first aircraft wholly designed by Hanns Klemm. -
J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The Daimler L11 fighter. (Peter M. Grosz collection, STDB)
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The largely unknown Daimler L11 fighter, which would have become the Daimler D.III had the war lasted long enough for Idflieg to accept the aircraft, is shown here in initial form.
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The Daimler L14 two-seat fighter was a two-seat derivative of the high-performance L11 single-seat fighter. Powered by Daimler's 185 hp Mercedes D.IIIbm geared V-8, the L14 was the final Daimler aircraft to be built and flown. Unfortunately, no performance data is available. Its close resemblance to the L.11 is obvious.
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The Daimler L14 two-seat fighter prototype was, like the L11, powered by a Mercedes D IIIbm geared V-8 engine. It was derived from the L11.
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
The Daimler L14 two-seat fighter prototype. (Peter M. Grosz collection, STDB)
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 /Centennial Perspective/ (84)
Daimler L14 in postwar Daimler insignia.
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J.Herris - German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WW1. Volume I /Centennial Perspective/ (49)
Scale drawing of the Daimler L 14 two-seat fighter prototype powered by Daimler's Mercedes D.IIIbm geared V-8 engine.
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W.Green, G.Swanborough - The Complete Book of Fighters
The sole Daimler L11 which was the first aircraft wholly designed by Hanns Klemm.
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