Hansa-Brandenburg W.25
Hansa-Brandenburg · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Hansa-Brandenburg W.25 was a prototype floatplane fighter built for the Imperial German Navy Naval Air Service during the First World War. It was a modified version of the single-seat KDW fighter, but it was not accepted for service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane floatplane fighter
- Single Maybach Mb.III six-cylinder inline engine with a two-bladed propeller
- Two synchronised machine guns firing forward
A single-seat floatplane biplane powered by a 150 hp Benz Bz.III straight-six engine. Armament was two fixed forward-firing synchronised 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 machine guns.
Specifications
- The Hansa-Brandenburg W.25 has a length of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The W.25 first flew in 1918. It was developed from the Hansa-Brandenburg KDW.
Variants
It was a modified version of the single-seat KDW fighter. Only one W.25 was built.
Where you'll see it
The W.25 was built for the Kaiserliche Marine Naval Air Service but was not accepted for service.
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