
Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1917
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
Halberstadt C III
Built towards the end of 1917, the C III was the first of the Halberstadt standard two-seaters intended for long-range reconnaissance, and formed the basis of the later C V, which was to see series production. It was a conventional machine of wood and fabric with ply-skinned fuselage; its only singular feature was the mounting of the lower wing on a keel to afford an increased gap. According to Idflieg report, six machines were completed. Engine, 200 h.p. Benz Bz IV. Span, 12.2 m. (40 ft. 0 3/8 in.) length, 7.7 m. (25 ft. 3 1/4 in.). Height, 2.95 m. (9 ft. 8 1/8 in.). Weights: Empty. 850 kg. (1.870 lb.). Loaded, 1.310 kg. (2,882 lb.). Speed, ca. 165 km.hr. (103.125 m.p.h.). Armament, one Parabellum and one Spandau machine-gun.
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- J.Herris Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI. Volume 1: A-types to C.III (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 44)
Фотографии
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J.Herris - Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI. Volume 1: A-types to C.III /Centennial Perspective/ (44)
The numbering system for two-seater designs was maintained in order regardless if the aircraft was a C-type or CL-type. Consequently, after its success with the CL.II, Halberstadt's first attempt at a full-size C-type aircraft was the C.III shown here. Although the C.III was a larger, two-bay biplane with 200 hp Benz, some influence from the CL.II can be seen in the observer's gun ring, the large single cockpit offering close seating for better coordination between the crew members, and the shape of the rudder and fin. With the upper wing level with the pilot's line of sight, to provide adequate wing gap the lower wing was attached to a pylon under the fuselage.
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J.Herris - Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI. Volume 1: A-types to C.III /Centennial Perspective/ (44)
The rear quarter view of the prototype Halberstadt C.III emphasizes its family resemblance to the Halberstadt CL.II prototypes. The prototype C.III was kept by Karl Their at the Halberstadt factory for his use until the end of the war. It later received late 1918 insignia. (Peter M. Grosz collection/STDB)
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O.Thetford, P.Gray - German Aircraft of the First World War /Putnam/
Halberstadt C III
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J.Herris - Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI. Volume 1: A-types to C.III /Centennial Perspective/ (44)
This side view of the prototype Halberstadt C.III shows the engine air intake. (Peter M. Grosz collection/STDB)
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J.Herris - Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI. Volume 1: A-types to C.III /Centennial Perspective/ (44)
Additional view of the prototype Halberstadt C.III powered by the 200 hp Benz Bz.IV. The nose radiator and cowling are distinctive. (Peter M. Grosz collection/STDB)
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 /Centennial Perspective/ (84)
Halberstadt C.III (1917)
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J.Herris - Halberstadt Aircraft of WWI. Volume 1: A-types to C.III /Centennial Perspective/ (44)
Additional views of the prototype Halberstadt C.III powered by the 200 hp Benz Bz.IV. The nose radiator and cowling are distinctive. Bottom photo show the C.III without spinner.