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Hansa-Brandenburg W.12
Fighter · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
The Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 was a biplane fighter floatplane built by the Hansa-Brandenburg Aircraft Company for the Imperial German Navy's Naval Air Service during World War I. Six prototypes were ordered in 1916 and deliveries began the following year. The W.12s served on the Western Front, based at the naval air bases in Occupied Belgium and along the German Bight. The aircraft was successful, and one shot down the British airship C.27.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
- Country
- Germany
- Engine
- 1× water-cooled straight-six engine
- Thrust / Power
- 160 hp
- Length (ft)
- 31
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 2198
- MTOW (lb)
- 3206
- Endurance (hr)
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 16404
- Range (mi)
- 323
- Max Speed (mph)
- 99