LFG V 52
German interwar monoplane
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The V 52 was a one off, single engine, two seat sports monoplane, built in Germany in 1925.
| V 52 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Two seat sports aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | LFG (Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft) |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1925 |
Design and development
Whilst the other LFG two seat monoplane sports aircraft (the V 40, V 42 and V 44) produced in 1925 were all metal designs, the V 52 employed wooden construction. It also differed from them in having a braced, rather than wholly cantilever wing. This was built around wooden box spares, with three ply ribs and fabric covering. The fuselage was also wooden, with three ply covering.[1]
Like the V 40, the V 52 was powered by a 75 hp (56 kW) Siemens-Halske Sh 11 7-cylinder radial engine.[1]
Operational history
Specifications
Data from Flight 28 May 1925 p.324[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Capacity: One passenger
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 13.3 m2 (143 sq ft)
- Powerplant: 1 × Siemens-Halske Sh 11 7-cylinder radial engine, 41 kW (55 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 145 km/h (90 mph, 78 kn)
- Landing speed: 60 km/h (37 mph)