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W.23

Hansa und Brandenburgische Flugzeug-Werke · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

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The Hansa-Brandenburg W.23 was a prototype biplane flying-boat fighter designed by the Hansa-Brandenburg Aircraft Company for the Imperial German Navy's Naval Air Service during World War I. Three aircraft were ordered in 1917 and delivered the following year, but it was not ordered into production.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Hansa und Brandenburgische Flugzeug-Werke
Service Entry
1917
Produced
3
Engine
1× water-cooled straight-six engine
Thrust / Power
160 hp
Length (ft)
30
Empty Weight (lb)
2024
MTOW (lb)
2780
Service Ceiling (ft)
9843
Max Speed (mph)
103