Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1917
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
L.F.G. Roland C V
This 1917 two-seater was based upon the D II design as is apparent from the arrangement of the centre-section pylon. Only a single prototype was built. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Armament, one Spandau and one Parabellum machine-guns.
L.F.G. Roland C VIII
This rather ponderous-looking aircraft was the last L.F.G. original design two-seater. It stemmed from the C III, but remained no more than a prototype, as the firm was called upon to build the Albatros C X under licence. Engine, 260 h.p. Mercedes D IVa or 245 h.p. Maybach Mb IV. Armament, one Spandau and one Parabellum machine-guns.
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- J.Herris Roland Aircraft of WWI (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 9)
Фотографии
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M.Dusing - German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 /Centennial Perspective/ (84)
The Roland C.V was derived from the D.II fighter. It had the same 160 hp Mercedes D.III engine used in the D.II and larger wings with conventional single-bay interplane struts. Armament was the standard fixed Spandau for the pilot and flexible Parabellum for the observer. Only one Roland C.V was built.
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J.Herris - Roland Aircraft of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (9)
The LFG Roland C.VIII was a bulky, ungainly design. It featured conventional two-bay wings with ailerons on all wings; the upper and lower ailerons were connected by an actuating strut. It was the last original C-type design built by Roland, who were directed to build the Albatros C.X under license instead of their own C.VIII.
