AGO DV.3
AGO Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1915 · fighter
The DV.3 was a prototype fighter built and tested by AGO in 1915.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay biplane of conventional configuration
- Neatly cowled engine
- Single-seat fighter prototype
A small two-bay biplane with a cowled engine.
Specifications
- The AGO DV.3 has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Development was delayed by AGO's commitment to building reconnaissance aircraft. When the DV.3 flew its performance was far lower than predicted and all further development was abandoned.
Variants
Production: three were built.
Where you'll see it
The German Navy bought all three under serials S.56 to S.58 for its land-based air service. S.56 crashed at Adlershof on 11 February 1915.
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