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Hansa-Brandenburg D.I
Hansa und Brandenburgische Flugzeugwerke · Fighter · Austria-Hungary · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
The Hansa-Brandenburg D.I, also known as the KD was a German fighter aircraft of World War I. Despite poor handling characteristics it was put into service by Austria-Hungary, where some aircraft served until the end of the war.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
- Country
- Austria-Hungary
- Manufacturer
- Hansa und Brandenburgische Flugzeugwerke
- Operator
- Austria-Hungary military
- Primary Role
- Fighter
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1916
- Produced
- 133
- Engine
- Austro-Daimler 6
- Thrust / Power
- 185 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 20.5
- Wingspan (ft)
- 27.7
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1525
- MTOW (lb)
- 2173
- Endurance (hr)
- 1.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 16400
- Range (mi)
- 155
- Max Speed (mph)
- 116
- Armament
- 1x 8mm Schwarzlose