Germania C.IV
Germania Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Germania C.IV was a two-seat general-purpose biplane built by Germania Flugzeugwerke during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane of wooden construction
- Fabric covering
- Single Argus As.III engine at the front
Look for a small two-seat wooden biplane with a single 120 hp Argus As.III engine and no armament.
Specifications
- The Germania C.IV has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built as a small spotter reconnaissance aircraft of wooden construction with fabric covering, and first flew in 1918. No armament was installed.
Variants
Only one was built, and it remained a prototype.
Where you'll see it
The Luftstreitkräfte did not accept the aircraft. The C.IV was converted into a dual-control trainer and eventually transferred to a flight school.
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