Daimler CL.I
Daimler Motors Corporation · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Daimler CL.I (also known as the L 8) was an Austro-Hungarian two-seat ground attack and escort aircraft prototype of 1918, built by the Austrian Daimler company. A single prototype was completed but the Armistice ended the programme before any evaluation could be conducted.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Austro-Hungarian two-seat CL-class ground attack biplane prototype
- Daimler D.IIIb V-8 engine; single-bay staggered wings
- Single prototype only; Armistice ended development
A compact single-bay staggered biplane with V-8 liquid-cooled engine and tandem open cockpits for crew of two. Visually similar to German CL-class aircraft such as the Halberstadt CL.II, reflecting the shared design philosophy of the Central Powers.
Specifications
- The Daimler CL.I has a length of 7.45 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.82 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed to the CL-class specification for a two-seat close support and escort aircraft, the Daimler CL.I was produced by Austro-Daimler in Vienna — distinct from the German Mercedes-Benz Daimler company. The prototype was laid down in 1917–18 and completed too late for any operational evaluation. The collapse of Austria-Hungary in November 1918 terminated all further work.
Variants
Single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service.
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