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German Aviation 1914
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 The Aviatik B.I was a relatiely slow, unarmed, two-seater biplane, it entered into service in 1914, and was used for observation and reconnaissance in the early years of the war. |
Aviatik B.I Manufacturer: Automobil und Aviatikwerke AG Type: Reconnaissance Entered Service: 1914 Engine: Mercedes, 6 cylinder, 100 hp Wing Span: 45 ft 10 in 13.97 m Length: 26 ft 2 in 7.97 m Height: 10 ft 10 in 3.30 m Gross Weight: 2,400 lb 1,088 kg Max Speed: 62 mph 100 km/h Endurance: 4 hours Crew: 2 |
 Developed in 1910 by Igor Etrich, the German Taube (dove) was built in large numbers by various manufacturers. It derived its name from the unique structure and shape of its wings. A slow, unarmed, two-seater monoplane, it entered service in the first year of the war and was used for observation and reconnaissance until 1916. |
Taube Manufacturer: Albatros Werke GmbH Deutsch Flugzeug-Werke GmbH Gothaer Waggonfabrik AG Luftfahrzeug GmbH Rumpler Flugzeugwerk GmbH Type: Reconnaissance Entered Service: 1914 Engine: Mercedes D.I, 6 cylinder, 100 hp Wing Span: 47 ft 7 in 14.5 m Length: 32 ft 10 in 10 m Gross Weight: 2,257 lb 1,086 kg Max Speed: 60 mph 96 km/h Endurance: 4 hours Crew: 2 Armament: None |
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