Lohner C.I
Jakob Lohner & Co · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Lohner C.I was an Austro-Hungarian two-seat reconnaissance biplane built for the Imperial and Royal Army Air Service during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Austro-Hungarian WWI reconnaissance biplane
- Lohner two-seat tractor layout
- Used by the Austro-Hungarian Army Air Service
Two-bay biplane with equal-span wings and a conventional tractor layout; similar in appearance to German reconnaissance types of the period but identifiable by Lohner's characteristic fuselage construction.
Specifications
- The Lohner C.I has a length of 9.22 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.46 m (44 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Jakob Lohner & Co was one of Austria-Hungary's principal aircraft manufacturers during the war, better known for its flying boats but also producing landplanes. The C.I was a 1916 landplane reconnaissance type designed to serve on the Eastern and Italian fronts.
Variants
Lohner produced several C-type variants; the C.I was the initial production mark.
Where you'll see it
The Lohner C.I served with the Austro-Hungarian k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppen on reconnaissance duties until superseded by later types.
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