Lohner M
Lohner · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1914 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Lohner M was a reconnaissance flying boat produced in small numbers in Austria-Hungary during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay biplane flying boat
- Pusher engine on struts in the interplane gap
- Sweepback on both upper and lower wings
Look for a two-bay biplane flying boat with swept wings and a pusher engine between them.
Specifications
- The Lohner M has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.4 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew around 1914 and entered service the same year.
Variants
Fifteen were built, powered by an 85 hp Hiero water-cooled inline engine.
Where you'll see it
The pilot and observer sat side by side in an open cockpit, and the observer had a trainable machine gun.
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