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WD.3
Gotha · Reconnaissance · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
The Gotha WD.3 was a prototype maritime reconnaissance floatplane developed during World War I by Gothaer Waggonfabrik (Gotha) for the Imperial German Navy's Naval Air Service. The three-seat aircraft used the pusher configuration with the engine behind the crew. It was lacking in performance compared to aircraft with the more common tractor configuration with the engine in the nose and was not approved for production. The single prototype completed was used as a training aircraft; its ultimate fate is unknown.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Reconnaissance
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
- Country
- Germany
- Manufacturer
- Gotha
- Service Entry
- 1915
- Produced
- 1
- Engine
- 1× water-cooled straight-six piston engine
- Thrust / Power
- 160 hp
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 2612
- MTOW (lb)
- 3812
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 7218
- Range (mi)
- 416
- Max Speed (mph)
- 62