LFG V 8 Bärbel
Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft · Germany · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The LFG V 8 Bärbel was a small, single-engined, biplane flying boat which carried two passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-engined biplane flying boat
- Pusher engine
- Carried a pilot and two passengers
Look for a small pusher biplane flying boat with seating for a pilot and two passengers.
Specifications
- The LFG V 8 Bärbel has a length of 8.33 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The sole example was built in Germany shortly after World War I. It first flew in January 1920 and was designed by G. Baazt.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It was exported and used for Baltic flights. A 118 hp Mercedes D.II six-cylinder inline engine powered it.
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