Siemens-Schuckert L.I
Siemens-Schuckert · Germany · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Siemens-Schuckert L.I was a large, three-engined biplane bomber built in Germany towards the end of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Large biplane with a twin-boom layout
- Three engines: two tractors and one pusher
- Twin-boom design influenced by the Caproni Ca.3
Look for a very large twin-boom biplane with three engines, two driving tractor propellers and one a pusher.
Specifications
- The Siemens-Schuckert L.I has a length of 14.65 m (48 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 32 m (105 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It first flew in 1918. It was a twin-boom design, strongly influenced by the successful Caproni Ca.3, with six-cylinder water-cooled inline engines.
Variants
There were no variants: three were built.
Where you'll see it
Three were built but not used operationally.
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