Phönix 20.24
Phönix Flugzeug-Werke · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Phönix 20.24 was a prototype biplane fighter built in the last months of the First World War. It was developed from the Phönix D.III.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Hiero 6 six-cylinder in-line engine
- Upper span of 8.5 metres, lower span of 7.5 metres
Look for a compact single-seat biplane fighter with unequal-span wings and a Hiero in-line engine.
Specifications
- The Phönix 20.24 has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1918 and was powered by a 230 hp Hiero 6 water-cooled six-cylinder engine. Provision was made for machine guns, but their installation is unspecified.
Variants
The 20.24 was developed from the Phönix D.III.
Where you'll see it
Two were built for the KuKLFT, the Austro-Hungarian air service, and the type did not enter service.
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