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DFW B.I

DFW B.I

The DFW B.I (factory designation MD14) was a biplane reconnaissance aircraft and trainer built by the Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke (DFW) during the First World War for the Imperial German Army's (Deutsches Heer) Imperial German Air Service (Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches). It first flew before the start of the war in August 1914 and was still in service as a trainer in 1918.

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

Manufacturer
DFW
Category
Reconnaissance

Specifications

Cruise speed
65 kt
Max speed
65 kt
Service ceiling
3,300 ft
Max takeoff weight
2,238 lb
Empty weight
1,433 lb
Powerplant
Mercedes D.I
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
27.6 ft
Wingspan
45.9 ft
Height
10.4 ft

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.