Etrich Luft-Limousine
Etrich · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1912 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Luft-Limousine, also known as the Etrich VIII Luft-Limousine, was a single-engine monoplane built by the Etrich company in Silesia in 1912.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine monoplane with an enclosed cabin
- Cabin enclosed with wire gauze and celluloid windows
- Single 60 hp Austro-Daimler engine
It had a cabin for a pilot and a single passenger, enclosed with wire gauze and celluloid windows, which is why Igo Etrich named it Luft-Limousine. It was powered by a 60 hp Austro-Daimler engine.
Specifications
- The Etrich Luft-Limousine has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Igo Etrich, the builder of the Etrich Taube, and built at the Etrich factory in Liebau. Its maiden flight took place at Josefstadt on 7 May 1912.
Variants
Two Luft-Limousines were built, with no named variants.
Where you'll see it
It was used by the Austro-Hungarian army during the First World War. It was the first military monoplane with an enclosed cabin.
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