
Описание
Страна: Германия
Год: 1915
Fighter
O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
L.V.G. E I
Designed by Franz Schneider, this L.V.G. monoplane of 1915 was the first German aircraft to be fitted with both a fixed machine-gun for the pilot and manually operated machine-gun on ring mounting for the observer. There was undoubted promise in the design, but unfortunately the prototype was destroyed when being ferried to the Front for operational assessment by Lt. Wentsch. It was later found that the lower wing struts had not been screwed in sufficiently, and as a result the wings collapsed. No further examples were built. Engine, 120 h.p. Mercedes D II. Military Serial No.: E 600/15.
Описание:
- O.Thetford, P.Gray German Aircraft of the First World War (Putnam)
- W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
- J.Herris LVG Aircraft of WWI. Vol.3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 36)
- M.Dusing German Aviation Industry in WWI. Volume 1 (A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes 84)
Фотографии
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J.Herris - LVG Aircraft of WWI. Volume 3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters /Centennial Perspective/ (36)
The first LVG designed for air combat was a two-seat fighter, the E.I. An advanced design for 1915 when it was built, it featured a fixed, synchronized gun for the pilot in addition to a flexible gun for the gunner. It is shown here after camouflage paint was applied to the upper surfaces in preparation for combat evaluation at the front. Tragically, the wing bracing failed during the delivery flight due to not being adequately attached and inspected, with fatal results. The E.I was then abandoned; only one was built. Since the fatal fault was due to poor pre-flight maintenance and inspection by the air and ground crew and not the design itself, abandoning the design may have been a significant missed opportunity. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)
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J.Herris - LVG Aircraft of WWI. Volume 3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters /Centennial Perspective/ (36)
The LVG E.I before armament was installed and camouflage was applied. The typical LVG ailerons are clearly visible. Unfortunately, no specifications survive for the E.I other than its engine type. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)
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J.Herris - LVG Aircraft of WWI. Volume 3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters /Centennial Perspective/ (36)
Prototype of the LVG E.I (E.600/15) at Johannisthal airfield. Unfortunately, it crashed fatally on its delivery flight to the front. The engine was recorded as a Mercedes D II.
The LVG E I two-seat fighter monoplane, the company’s first fighter of original design.
The gunner in the LVG E.I demonstrating his excellent field of fire while the pilot visualizes shooting down an enemy aircraft with his fixed, synchronized gun, an advanced feature for 1915. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB) -
J.Herris - LVG Aircraft of WWI. Volume 3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters /Centennial Perspective/ (36)
The gunner in the LVG E.I demonstrating his excellent field of fire while the pilot visualizes shooting down an enemy aircraft with his fixed, synchronized gun, an advanced feature for 1915. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)
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M.Dusing - German & Austro-Hungarian Aero Engines of WWI. Vol.3 /Centennial Perspective/ (66)
The prototype LVG E.I. Unfortunately, it crashed fatally on its delivery flight to the front. The engine was recorded as a Mercedes D II.
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J.Herris - LVG Aircraft of WWI. Volume 3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters /Centennial Perspective/ (36)
The LVG E.I cockpit. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)
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J.Herris - LVG Aircraft of WWI. Volume 3: Types C.VI-C.XI & Fighters /Centennial Perspective/ (36)
Two views of the LVG E.I pilot's cockpit and synchronized machine gun mechanism. (Peter M. Grosz Collection/SDTB)