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WD.8

Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

WD.8 — Fixed Wing
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The Gotha WD.8 was a single-engine maritime patrol floatplane developed during World War I by Gothaer Waggonfabrik for the Imperial German Navy's Naval Air Service. The WD.8 was a single-engine version of the WD.7 developed for comparative purposes. The single prototype built was deemed "totally unsuitable" by the Naval Air Service and was later sold to the Ottoman Empire.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Service Entry
1916
Produced
1
Engine
1× water-cooled straight-six engine
Thrust / Power
240 hp
Length (ft)
37
Empty Weight (lb)
2765
MTOW (lb)
3920
Service Ceiling (ft)
14764
Range (mi)
298
Max Speed (mph)
86