Halberstadt G.I
Halberstadt · Germany · first flew 1915 · bomber
The Halberstadt G.I was a German twin-engine bomber of the First World War, part of the Grossflugzeug (G-plane) category used for tactical and strategic bombing duties.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- WWI German twin-engine G-class biplane bomber
- Two inline engines in nacelles between wings
- Large biplane with tandem crew cockpits
Large biplane with two inline engines in nacelles mounted between the wings; conventional tail and open gun positions identify it as a WWI G-class bomber.
Specifications
- The Halberstadt G.I has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 152 km/h (94 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
First flown in 1915, the G.I was an early example of the German G-series twin-engine bombers. It served alongside more prolific types such as the Gotha and AEG bombers on the Western and Eastern Fronts.
Variants
The G series continued with improved G.II and later marks with more powerful engines.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the German Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) from 1915 on bombing raids.
Related aircraft
- Halberstadt D.II
- Halberstadt B Types
- Halberstadt C.I
- Halberstadt D.III
- AEG G.I
- Caudron G.4
- Caudron R.4
- Friedrichshafen FF.31
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