Halberstadt C.V

Halberstadt · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter

The Halberstadt C.V was a German two-seat biplane used for artillery spotting, reconnaissance, and light bombing duties in the closing stages of the First World War. It was valued for its reliability and adequate performance at low and medium altitudes.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.92 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Late-WWI German two-seat biplane for artillery observation and reconnaissance
Staggered equal-span biplane with inline engine and open cockpits
Halberstadt's characteristic clean biplane lines with prominent nose radiator

A clean, conventional two-bay biplane with equal-span wings and an inline engine. Distinguished from single-seat fighters by the rear observer's cockpit and the absence of synchronized forward armament as its primary feature.

Specifications

The Halberstadt C.V has a length of 6.92 m (23 ft).
It has a wingspan of 13.62 m (45 ft).
Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Developed by the Halberstädter Flugzeugwerke as a successor to earlier C-type two-seaters, the C.V entered service in 1918 and was produced in moderate numbers. It served on the Western Front in the observation role, working with artillery units to direct fire.

Variants

The C.V was the primary service version; no major variants are recorded.

Where you'll see it

Served with the Imperial German Air Service on the Western Front in 1918; all examples were surrendered or destroyed following the Armistice.

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