Schütte-Lanz D.III
Schütte-Lanz · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Schütte-Lanz D.III was a German fighter prototype of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay staggered biplane
- N-type interplane struts
- Wood construction with fabric skinning
A conventional single-bay staggered biplane 6.5 m long with an 8 m span, powered by a 160 hp Mercedes D.III engine and armed with two LMG 08/15 machine guns.
Specifications
- The Schütte-Lanz D.III has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It took part in the first Idflieg D competition at Adlershof in January and February 1918, and first flew in January 1918. It was designed by Walter Stein.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
The D.III gave an unspectacular performance and production was never continued.
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