Schütte-Lanz D.VI
Luftschiffbau Schütte-Lanz · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Schütte-Lanz D.VI was a single-engine, parasol-wing fighter designed and built in Germany towards the end of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol wing mounted above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing mounted above the fuselage
- Single-seat fighter
- Single Mercedes D.III inline engine in the nose
A single-seat parasol-wing monoplane fighter with a single inline engine.
Specifications
- The Schütte-Lanz D.VI has a length of 6.51 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 29 May 1918, powered by a 160 hp Mercedes D.III six-cylinder inline engine.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built.
Where you'll see it
It had a very short career, crashing on its first flight.
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