Aviatik D.VI

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Aviatik D.VI
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Profile view of the Aviatik D.VI
RoleExperimental single-seat biplane fighter
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Aviatik
First flightAugust 1918
Number built1

The Aviatik D.VI was a German prototype single-seater fighter aircraft of the First World War, designed by Aviatik.

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Design

The D.VI was a two-bay biplane of wooden construction with ply-covered fuselage and fabric-covered wings and tail surfaces. Armament comprised two synchronised 7.92 mm (0.312 in) LMG 08/15 Spandau machine guns and power was provided by a geared Benz Bz.IIIbm.

Development

The D.VI was intended to participate in the second D-type Contest held at Adlershof in June 1918, but, owing to problems with the reduction gear of the Bz.IIIbm, it was too late to participate in this contest, and by the time type-testing had revealed excellent flight characteristics, the D.VI had already been overtaken by the D.VII.

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

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References

  1. "Aviatik D.VI". www.airwar.ru.

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