LFG Roland Pfeilflieger
Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft · Germany · first flew 1914 · reconnaissance aircraft
The LFG Roland Pfeilflieger (Arrow-flyer) was a German swept-wing, single-engine, two-seat biplane built in 1914.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Swept-wing two-seat biplane
- Single Mercedes D.I engine
- Reconnaissance and bomber aircraft
A two-seat biplane with swept wings.
Specifications
- The LFG Roland Pfeilflieger has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.95 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1914. It made one distinguished long-duration flight.
Variants
Two versions existed: one with a 100 hp Mercedes D.I and one with a 100 hp Argus As I.
Where you'll see it
It served in colonial German South-West Africa.
Related aircraft
- LFG Roland C.II
- LFG Roland G.1
- LFG Roland D.I
- LFG Roland D.II
- Albatros B.II
- Aviatik B.I
- Avro 510
- Burgess-Dunne AH-7
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