Hansa-Brandenburg W.18
Hansa-Brandenburg · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Hansa-Brandenburg W.18 was a single-seat biplane fighter flying boat built for the Imperial German Navy and the Austro-Hungarian Navy during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat hull
- Single pusher engine
- Upper span 10.7 m, longer than the lower span of 10.3 m
A single-seat biplane flying boat, 8.15 metres long, with a maximum speed of 180 km/h.
Specifications
- The Hansa-Brandenburg W.18 has a length of 8.15 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Hansa-Brandenburg CC in 1916 and first flew in 1917. It was powered by a 200 to 230 hp Hiero 6 water-cooled straight-six engine.
Variants
Phoenix Flugzeug-Werke built an additional 60 under licence.
Where you'll see it
The prototype went to the German Naval Air Service, but the majority were bought by Austro-Hungarian Naval Aviation, for which Hansa-Brandenburg built 47. Armament was two 8 mm Schwarzlose machine guns.
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