Hansa-Brandenburg CC
Phönix / Hansa-Brandenburg · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Hansa-Brandenburg CC was an Austro-Hungarian single-seat biplane flying boat fighter used for coastal and naval patrol duties over the Adriatic Sea during World War I. It was designed by Ernst Heinkel.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.69 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Austro-Hungarian World War I single-seat flying boat fighter
- Biplane flying boat with the pilot seated in a short hull between the wings
- Rotary engine in pusher configuration or tractor mount, unusual stubby hull
A distinctive compact flying boat fighter with the pilot exposed between biplane wings in a very short hull; the absence of a long fuselage and the water-borne configuration make it unmistakable among WWI types.
Specifications
- The Hansa-Brandenburg CC has a length of 7.69 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Ernst Heinkel for Hansa-Brandenburg and entering service in 1916, the CC was produced by Phönix in Austria-Hungary. It served with the k.u.k. Seeflieger (Imperial and Royal Naval Aviation) over the Adriatic and achieved some success against Italian aircraft.
Variants
Several sub-variants were built with different engine installations; production was undertaken by both Hansa-Brandenburg in Germany and Phönix in Austria.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Austro-Hungarian naval aviation over the Adriatic throughout 1916-1918; encountered Italian and other Allied aircraft in patrol and combat duties.
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