Germania C.IV
WWI German reconnaissance biplane
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The Germania C.IV was a two-seat general-purpose biplane built by Germania Flugzeugwerke during World War I.
TypeReconnaissance aircraft
ManufacturerGermania Flugzeugwerke
Statusprototype only
Primary userLuftstreitkräfte
| Germania C.IV | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Reconnaissance aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Germania Flugzeugwerke |
| Status | prototype only |
| Primary user | Luftstreitkräfte |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1918 |
Design and development
The C.IV was built as a small spotter reconnaissance aircraft wooden construction with fabric covering. No armament was installed on the aircraft. The Luftsreitkräfte did not accept the aircraft and the C.IV was converted into a trainer with dual control, eventually being transferred to a flight school.[citation needed]
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.10 m (23 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 11.40 m (37 ft 5 in)
- Powerplant: 1 × Argus As.III , 89 kW (120 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)
- Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
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