Rumpler C.IX
Rumpler · Germany · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Rumpler C.IX was a German single-engine, two-seat reconnaissance biplane of World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine two-seat biplane
- Mercedes D.III six-cylinder inline engine
- Fixed-pitch wooden propeller
Look for a compact two-seat biplane with a nose-mounted 160 hp Mercedes D.III inline engine.
Specifications
- The Rumpler C.IX has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Dr Edmund Rumpler and first flew in 1917.
Variants
The C.IX belonged to Rumpler's series of C-class reconnaissance biplanes.
Where you'll see it
Its primary user was the Luftstreitkräfte, and it was introduced in 1917.
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