DFW C.III
Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke (DFW) · Germany · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The DFW C.III was a German reconnaissance biplane of the First World War, designed as a pusher. It resembled the pusher aircraft built by Breguet and remained a prototype.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German prototype reconnaissance biplane, a pusher in the style of the Breguet pushers
- 150 hp Benz Bz.III inline engine behind the crew, driving a pusher propeller
- Never went beyond a single prototype
A pusher biplane with the engine and propeller behind the crew nacelle, in the style of the Breguet pushers, not a tractor aircraft with a nose cowl.
Specifications
- The DFW C.III has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.27 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke produced a series of C-type reconnaissance aircraft in the war. The C.III was powered by a 150 hp Benz Bz.III and, unlike the tractor C.I, C.II and C.V, used a pusher layout. It did not go beyond the prototype stage.
Variants
A prototype only. The tractor DFW C.V was the widely produced type in the series.
Where you'll see it
No service; it remained a prototype.
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