LVG D.III
LVG · German Empire · first flew 1917 · fighter
The LVG D.III was a German single-seat biplane fighter prototype of World War I, produced by Luft-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft as part of its effort to compete in the German D-type fighter competitions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- World War I German single-seat fighter prototype from LVG
- Compact biplane with inline engine and conventional wire-braced structure
- LVG company marking on a standard German D-type fighter layout
A conventional German biplane fighter of World War I vintage; essentially indistinguishable from competing types without manufacturer's markings.
Specifications
- The LVG D.III has a length of 7.53 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Like the D.IV, the LVG D.III was entered in the Idflieg fighter trials, competing against designs from Fokker, Albatros, and others. LVG's primary business was two-seat observation aircraft, and its single-seat fighters were not selected for production. Only prototype(s) were built.
Variants
Prototype only; no production variants.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the German Air Service but not adopted for operational use.
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