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W, NW, and GNW

Hansa-Brandenburg · Reconnaissance · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

W, NW, and GNW — Reconnaissance
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The Hansa-Brandenburg W was a reconnaissance floatplane produced in Germany in 1914 to equip the Imperial German Navy. Similar in general layout to the Hansa-Brandenburg B.I landplane, the W was a conventional three-bay biplane with unstaggered wings of equal span. The pilot and observer sat in tandem, open cockpits, and the undercarriage consisted of twin pontoons.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Hansa-Brandenburg
Operator
Imperial German Navy
Service Entry
1914
Produced
77
Engine
Mercedes D.III
Thrust / Power
160 hp (120 kW)
Length (ft)
30
Wingspan (ft)
54
MTOW (lb)
3640
Range (mi)
200
Max Speed (mph)
56