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Aviatik D.VI

Aviatik D.VI

The Aviatik D.VI was a prototype single-seat, biplane fighter built by Automobil und Aviatik AG for the Imperial German Army's (Deutsches Heer) Imperial German Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during the First World War. The sole prototype made its first flight in mid-1918, but it was not placed into production because the Aviatik D.VII had better performance.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Aviatik
Category
Fighters
Country of origin
German Empire
First flight
1918-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
102 kt
Max speed
102 kt
Service ceiling
16,000 ft
Max takeoff weight
2,072 lb
Empty weight
1,653 lb
Powerplant
Benz Bz.IIIbm geared V-8 liquid-cooled piston engine
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
20 ft
Wingspan
31 ft
Height
8 ft
Number built
1

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.