LVG C.V
LVG · Germany · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The LVG C.V was a reconnaissance aircraft produced in large numbers in Germany during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional two-bay biplane with unstaggered wings of equal span
- Tandem open cockpits for pilot and observer
- Ailerons only on the upper wing, with balances extending past the wingtips
It has unstaggered wings of equal span and tandem open cockpits. Ailerons are fitted only to the upper wing and have aerodynamic balances that extend past the wingtips.
Specifications
- The LVG C.V has a length of 8.07 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.6 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a conventional two-bay biplane of its day, powered by a 200 hp Benz Bz.IV engine. The fuselage was a semi-monocoque skinned in wood.
Variants
The C.V was built in large numbers as a two-seat reconnaissance aircraft, and after the war some were used as civil transports.
Where you'll see it
About 150 captured machines were put to use by the Polish army. Other post-war users included Russia, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, together operating about 30 aircraft.
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