
Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1915
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
Gotha WD 3
Built in July 1915, this aircraft was to the twin-boom formula with a central nacelle housing the 160 h.p. Mercedes engine and pusher airscrew. The observer sat in the extreme nose and was armed with a machine-gun; a radio transmitter was also installed. Only a single aircraft (Marine No. 259) was supplied. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Span, 15.6 m. (51 ft. 2 1/4 in.). Area, 54 sq.m. (583 sq.ft.). Weights: Empty, 1,105 kg. (2,431 lb.). Loaded, 1,710 kg. (3,762 lb.). Speed, 100 km.hr. (62.5 m.p.h.). Armament, one manually operated Parabellum machine-gun in nose.
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- J.Herris Gotha Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 6)
- M.Dusing German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 84)
Фотографии
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The WD3 floatplane in the Gotha factory pond before the Marine Number was applied.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The Gotha WD3 is seen in the Gotha factory pond before its Marine Number was applied.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The WD3 floatplane, Marine Number 259, taxiing on the water.There are three crew members, the pilot aft and two observers forward, an unusual arrangement; most similar aircraft had only one observer.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The sole Gotha WD3, Marine Number 259, is seen in flight. It later went to Stralsund/Wiek as a training aircraft, being flown there on 2 August 1916.