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Страна: Германия
Год: 1918
Варианты
- Gotha - WD.7 - 1916 - Германия
- Gotha - WD.11 - 1917 - Германия
- Gotha - WD.14/WD.20 - 1917 - Германия
- Gotha - WD.22 - 1918 - Германия
- Gotha - WD.27 - 1918 - Германия
- 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)
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M.Dusing - German & Austro-Hungarian Aero Engines of WWI. Vol.2 /Centennial Perspective/ (65)
The Mercedes D III and D IIIa engines were mostly used in fighters. One of the most unusual types to use the D IIIa was the Gotha WD27, a prototype long-range maritime reconnaissance floatplane. It appears to have been developed to the same requirement as the unusual Friedrichshafen FF60. Was the D IIIa chosen for its reliability given the WD27's design role?
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The first WD27, Marine Number 4326, in the Gotha factory pond.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
Front view of the first WD27 on a beaching trolley.
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 /Centennial Perspective/ (84)
The last Gotha developments before the end of the war: Gotha WD 27 on floats, left Bomber Go.X with undercarriage.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Gotha G.IX / G.X - Германия - 1918
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The Gotha G.X prototype had two-bay wings and was powered by two 185 hp BMW.IIIa engines. Somehow this airframe and engine combination was supposed to excel as both a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and a low-level ground-attack aircraft, seemingly contradictory requirements. The massive WD27 looms in the background.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Gotha G.IX / G.X - Германия - 1918
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
Front view of the first WD27 on a beaching trolley.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The first WD27, Marine Number 4326, in the Gotha factory pond.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
The first WD27, Marine Number 4326, in the Gotha factory pond. Great care was taken to streamline this huge aircraft by rounding the contours, smoothing the nacelles, and fairing the struts.
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J.Herris - Gotha Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (6)
WD22 cockpit with some of the instruments and controls labeled; note the throw-over control wheel at right.
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
Gotha WD 27
Designed for long-range patrol and bombing duties, three of these colossal machines were built during 1918, Nos. 4326-4328. They truly came into the Rs category (Riesen-Seeflugzeug, Giant Seaplane), and were powered by four 160 h.p. Mercedes D III engines mounted tandem fashion in twin nacelles, driving neatly spinnered tractor and pusher airscrews. Span, 31.0 m. (101 ft. 8 5/8 in.). Length, 17.6 m. (57 ft. 9 in.). Area, 193 sq.m. (2,084 sq.ft.). Weights: Empty, 4,500 kg. (9,900 lb.). Loaded, 6,690 kg. (14,718 lb.). Speed, 135 km.hr. (84.35 m.p.h.).
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