LVG D.II
WWI German fighter aircraft
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The LVG D.II (company designation D 12)[1] was a German fighter plane built by LVG in World War I. It originally flew in 1916, but was damaged during flight tests and never saw production.
| LVG D.II | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | LVG |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1916 |
Design
The D.II was a single-seat biplane fighter with wings of unequal span and a plywood covered semi-monocoque fuselage as seen on the earlier D.10 prototype fighter. V struts connected the wings, and the fuselage occupied the gap between the wings. The pilot's cockpit was situated just behind the wing's trailing edge, with a small headrest behind it. The D.II also had a cross axle undercarriage.[2][1]
Specifications
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Powerplant: 1 × Mercedes D.III 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engine, 120 kW (160 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch
Performance
- Maximum speed: 199 km/h (124 mph, 107 kn)
