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GDW

Hansa-Brandenburg · Torpedo Bomber · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

GDW — Torpedo Bomber
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The Hansa-Brandenburg GDW was a prototype floatplane torpedo bomber built by the Hansa-Brandenburg Aircraft Company for the Imperial German Navy's Naval Air Service during World War I. Developed from the GW, only a single aircraft was built. No production order ensued and the prototype was relegated to training duties.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Torpedo Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Hansa-Brandenburg
Operator
Imperial German Navy
Service Entry
1917
Produced
1
Engine
2× water-cooled straight-six engine
Thrust / Power
200 hp each
Length (ft)
31
Wingspan (ft)
80
Empty Weight (lb)
6473
MTOW (lb)
10695
Max Speed (mph)
81
Armament
Guns: 1 × Parabellum MG14 machine gun; Bombs: 1 × torpedo