LVG D.IV
LVG · German Empire · first flew 1918 · fighter
The LVG D.IV was a German single-seat fighter prototype of 1918, developed by Luft-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft as part of the late-war fighter competition.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late World War I German single-seat fighter prototype
- Compact single-bay biplane with inline tractor engine
- Clean cowling and wire-braced sesquiplane or biplane layout
A fairly conventional compact German biplane fighter of 1918 vintage; without markings it is difficult to distinguish from competing German fighter prototypes of the same era.
Specifications
- The LVG D.IV has a length of 6.28 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
LVG, primarily known for its two-seat observation aircraft, developed several single-seat fighter prototypes late in World War I. The D.IV was one of these, submitted to the fighter trials (D-type competitions) held by the Idflieg. It was not selected for production.
Variants
A prototype only; no production variants are known.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated at the D-type competition but not adopted for service.
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