LTG FD 1
Luft Torpedo Gesellschaft · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The LTG FD 1 was a single-seat floatplane fighter built for the Imperial German Navy Naval Air Service by Luft Torpedo Gesellschaft during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane on floats
- Single-engined tractor layout
- Floatplane fighter for naval use
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Specifications
- The LTG FD 1 has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Six prototypes were built in 1917 and 1918.
Variants
There were no production variants: it remained a prototype.
Where you'll see it
The six prototypes are not known to have served on active duty.
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