Aviatik D.VII
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| Aviatik D.VII | |
|---|---|
| Role | Experimental single-seat biplane fighter |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Aviatik |
| First flight | October 1918 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Aviatik D.VI |
The Aviatik D.VII was a German prototype single-seater fighter aircraft of the First World War, designed by Aviatik. Built to participate in the Third D-Type Contest of October 1918,[1] it saw no military service. The only real major change from the D.VI was a completely new horizontal and vertical tail design.
Specifications
Data from Boucher[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 9.66 m (31 ft 8 in)
- Height: 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
- Empty weight: 745 kg (1,642 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 945 kg (2,083 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Benz Bz IIIbm geared V-8 liquid-cooled piston engine , 149 kW (200 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 192 km/h (119 mph; 104 kn)
- Cruising speed: 165 km/h (103 mph; 89 kn)
- Rate of climb: 4.1 m/s (800 ft/min)
Armament
- 2 × forward-firing synchronised 7.92 mm (0.312 in) LMG 08/15 "Spandau" machine guns
