LVG D.VI
LVG · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The LVG D.VI was a German single-seat biplane fighter prototype of late 1918, powered by a Benz V-8 engine and notable for its distinctive almond-shaped rudder profile. Its first flight came in November 1918, too late for any evaluation before the Armistice.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Late WWI German single-seat biplane fighter prototype
- Benz Bz.IIIbm V-8 engine with distinctive almond-shaped rudder
- First flew November 1918; too late for any combat
A compact single-bay biplane with a Benz inline engine and the distinctive almond or leaf-shaped rudder profile that distinguishes it from the more common squared or curved rudder forms of other German fighters. The relatively wide fuselage for an LVG product reflects the fighter rather than two-seat lineage.
Specifications
- The LVG D.VI has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 198 km/h (123 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Luft-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (LVG) was primarily a manufacturer of two-seat reconnaissance and trainer aircraft, and the D.VI represented one of their few forays into single-seat fighter design. The prototype was completed and flew for the first time in November 1918, just as the war was ending, and consequently received no evaluation. The type was abandoned following the Armistice.
Variants
Single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service.
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