Lohner E
Lohner · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1913 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Lohner E was a reconnaissance flying boat built in Austria-Hungary during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat with slightly swept wings
- Engine mounted pusher-fashion in the interplane gap
- Crew of two in an open cockpit
Look for a biplane flying boat with slight sweepback and a pusher engine in the gap between the wings.
Specifications
- The Lohner E has a length of 10.25 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.2 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 105 km/h (65 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The E stood for Igo Etrich, one of the Lohner engineers. It first flew on 10 November 1913 and was a conventional design for its day.
Variants
Production shifted to the more powerful Lohner L after about 40 E examples.
Where you'll see it
Around 40 were built. The crew of two was seated in an open cockpit and the 85 hp Hiero engine gave an endurance of four hours.
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