NFW E.II
Nationale Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The NFW E.II was a German fighter aircraft built during the First World War, an all-wood single-seat monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing monoplane
- All-wood construction
- Single in-line engine in the nose
A single-seat all-wood monoplane powered by a Mercedes D.IIIa engine, 7.8 m long on a 12 m span.
Specifications
- The NFW E.II has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 186 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was powered by a 160 hp Mercedes D.IIIa six-cylinder water-cooled in-line engine. The prototype flew in 1917.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter production.
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