Lohner B.VII
Jakob Lohner · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1915 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Lohner B.VII was an unarmed two-seat reconnaissance biplane operated by the Austro-Hungarian Luftfahrtruppen from 1915, notable for its long endurance and large wingspan.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unarmed two-seat reconnaissance biplane, 15.4 m wingspan
- Austro-Daimler inline engine, long-endurance design
- 73 built; evolved into the armed Lohner C.I
The large biplane with a broad, flat wing of 15.4 m span, conventional nacelle-free tractor layout and twin-seat open cockpits is typical of Austro-Hungarian reconnaissance types of the early war period.
Specifications
- The Lohner B.VII has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.4 m (51 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced by the Viennese coachbuilder-turned-aircraft-manufacturer Jakob Lohner, the B.VII entered service in 1915 and seventy-three examples were completed. Its unarmed status made it vulnerable, and the type was progressively replaced by armed C-category two-seaters including the Lohner C.I derivative.
Variants
The Lohner C.I was an armed variant with a gunner's position added; several sub-marks with different engines were also produced.
Where you'll see it
The B.VII served on reconnaissance duties over the Eastern Front and Italian Front, with an endurance of approximately six hours giving it strategic reach.
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