Gotha WD.27
Appearance
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Role | Long-range patrol aircraft |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Gotha |
First flight | 1918 |
Number built | 1-3 |
The Gotha WD.27 (for Wasser Doppeldecker - "Water Biplane") was a patrol seaplane developed in Germany during World War I. It was a large, four-engine aircraft with the same general layout as the WD.22; a conventional seaplane with engines grouped in tractor-pusher pairs on the lower wings. Contemporary records show three German Navy serial numbers allocated to the type, but only one of these may have been flown.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Wingspan: 31.00 m (101 ft 9 in)
- Powerplant: 4 × Mercedes D.III , 120 kW (160 hp) each
References
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- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 428.
- World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 895 Sheet 09.