LVG C.VI

LVG C.VI
Paese	Germania
Ruolo	Aerei da ricognizione
Primo volo	1917
Costruito	1100+

Le LVG C.VI era un aereo da ricognizione e artiglieria biposto tedesco utilizzato durante la prima guerra mondiale.

fonte: C.VI LVG su Wikipedia

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General Characteristics

The LVG C.VI was a German two-seat reconnaissance and artillery spotting aircraft used during the final year of World War I. Designed by Willy Sabersky-Müssigbrodt for Luft-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (LVG), it was a refinement of the earlier DFW C.V and LVG C.V models. The C.VI was celebrated by its crews for being lighter, more streamlined, and having excellent flying characteristics, including good climb rate and maneuverability, despite being a two-seater. Its construction was mixed, featuring a semi-monocoque fuselage covered in plywood and fabric-covered wooden wings. It entered widespread service on the Western Front in the summer of 1918, and over 1,000 examples were ultimately built.

Property	Typical Value (WWI Service)
Ruolo	Reconnaissance, Artillery Spotting, Light Bombing
National Origin	Germany (German Empire)
Produttore	Luft-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft G.m.b.H. (LVG)
Introduction Date	Early 1918
No. Built	Approx. 1,000 to 1,100
Equipaggio	2 (Pilot, Observer/Gunner)
Lunghezza	7.45 m (24 ft 5 in)
Wingspan (Upper)	13.0 m (42 ft 8 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	1,390 kg (3,064 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 1 x Benz Bz.IV 6-cylinder water-cooled inline piston engine.
Power Output: 147 kW (197 hp) to 164 kW (220 hp) depending on variant/fuel.
Maximum Speed: 170 km/h (106 mph) at sea level.
Service Ceiling: 6,500 m (21,300 ft).
Endurance: Approximately 3.5 hours.
Climb Rate: Could reach 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in about 15 minutes.
Design Note: The engine was fitted with a centrally mounted radiator on the upper wing. The crew were often supplied with electrically heated flying suits and parachutes.

Armament and Sensors

Pilot’s Armament: 1 x 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 Spandau machine gun, fixed and synchronized to fire through the propeller.
Observer’s Armament: 1 x 7.92 mm Parabellum MG 14 machine gun, mounted on a flexible ring in the rear cockpit for defensive fire.
Bombload: Could carry up to 90 kg (200 lb) of light bombs on external racks, typically used for local ground attack support.
Reconnaissance Gear: Equipped with a radio (Morse code, send-only) and an antenna that could be lowered during flight for artillery spotting duties. The observer was also responsible for operating photographic equipment.