Lohner B.II
Jakob Lohner & Co. · Austria–Hungary · first flew 1914 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Lohner B.II was an Austro-Hungarian two-seat reconnaissance biplane produced from mid-1914, one of the primary unarmed observation types with which Austria-Hungary entered the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early WWI Austro-Hungarian biplane with pusher or tractor layout
- Unequal-span wings with strut-and-wire bracing
- Open tandem crew positions typical of 1914 reconnaissance types
A conventional Austro-Hungarian early-war biplane distinguished from German contemporaries by the Lohner factory's particular structural style and the Austro-Daimler engine installation.
Specifications
- The Lohner B.II has a length of 8.3 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built by the Viennese coachbuilder-turned-aircraft manufacturer Jakob Lohner & Co., the B.II succeeded the B.I in production and served on the Eastern and Italian fronts in the opening campaigns of the war. It was representative of the pre-war European biplane reconnaissance types that equipped all major powers in 1914.
Variants
The B.II followed the B.I in an evolutionary series; the Lohner factory subsequently produced more capable armed types as the war progressed.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops (k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppen) in the early months of the First World War on reconnaissance duties over the Galician and Italian fronts.
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