Описание
Страна: Австро-Венгрия
Год: 1918
Fighter
W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
OEFFAG TYPE CF (50.14) Austria-Hungary
Late in 1917, the Oesterreichische Flugzeugfabrik (Oeffag) of Wiener Neustadt initiated the design of its first and, in the event, only single-seat fighter, the Type CF. An equi-span triplane of wooden construction with I-type interplane struts, the Type CF was powered by a 225 hp Austro-Daimler six-cylinder water-cooled engine, intended armament comprising two synchronised 8-mm Schwarzlose machine guns. Flight testing began in May 1918, but the triplane was already outmoded by contemporary biplane development, the Type CF being viewed by the K.u.K.Luftfahrttruppen as retrogressive. Nevertheless, the prototype appeared in the Fighter Evaluation held at Aspern in July 1918. In the meantime, the two-piece upper wing had given place to a one-piece wing with ailerons of increased area, a 200 hp Austro-Daimler engine having supplanted the more powerful unit. Too heavy and unwieldy, the Type CF aroused no enthusiasm, having neither performance nor manoeuvrability to commend it, and further development was abandoned.
Loaded weight, 2,138 lb (970 kg).
Span, 27 ft 6 2/3 in (8,40 m).
Length, 20 ft 11 9/10 in (6,40 m).
Height, 9 ft 9 1/3 in (2,98 m).
Wing area, 256.19 sq ft (23,80 m2).
Описание:
- W.Green, G.Swanborough The Complete Book of Fighters
- P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One (Flying Machines)
- E.Hauke, W.Schroeder, B.Totschinger Die Flugzeuge der k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppe und Seeflieger 1914-1918
Фотографии
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W.Green, G.Swanborough - The Complete Book of Fighters
The Type CF appeared in the July 1918 Fighter Evaluation held at Aspern.
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
In its original state, the unarmed Oeffag 50.14 prototype was tested with a two-piece upper wing. May 1918.
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J.Herris - Weird Wings of WWI /Centennial Perspective/ (70)
The unarmed prototype Oeffag 50.14 triplane fighter in its original state with two-piece upper wing. The bulky, inelegant airplane had mediocre maneuverability. Despite having a powerful 225 hp Daimler, performance was also mediocre, so further development was cancelled.
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E.Hauke, W.Schroeder, B.Totschinger - Die Flugzeuge der k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppe und Seeflieger 1914-1918
Oeffag 50.14 hei der Erprobung, Herbst 1917
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
The modified Oeffag 50.14 showing the one-piece upper wing and larger elevator. The underside of the lower wing tip was fitted with protective skid pads to prevent damage in case of a ground loop.
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
The modified Oeffag 50.14, fully armed and fitted with additional cooling louvres on the engine cowl, in July 1918.
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
Oeffag test pilot Alois Stiploschek having his chin chucked in front of the Oeffag 50.14. The test pilots serve to emphasize the prototype’s bulk.
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E.Hauke, W.Schroeder, B.Totschinger - Die Flugzeuge der k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppe und Seeflieger 1914-1918
Oeffag 50.14 in Wr. Neustadt, Oeffag-Fabrik 1917. Dreidecker-Versuchsflugzeug, Rohbau
Oeffag 50.14 в Wr. Нойштадт, завод Oeffag 1917. Экспериментальный триплан.