PFALZ D.III

 

Origin:

Germany

Type:

Single-seat biplane fighting scout

Engine:

One 119 kw (160 hp) Mercedes D.III six-cylinder in-line liquid-cooled engine

Specifications:

  • Wingspan [upper]: 9.4 m (30 ft 10⅛ in)
  • Wingspan [lower]: 8.13 m (26 ft 7 in)
  • Length: 6.95 m (22 ft 9¾ in)
  • Height: 2.67 m (8 ft 9⅛ in)
  • Wing area: 22.17 m² (237.75 sq ft)
  • Max speed at 2,438 m (8,000 ft): 165 km/h (103 mph)
  • Max speed at 4,572 m (15,000 ft): 146 km/h (91 mph)
  • Climb to 1,524 m (5,000 ft): 6 mins 35 secs
  • Time to climb to 3,048 m (10,000 ft): 17 mins 30 secs
  • Service ceiling: 5,200 m (17,060 ft)
  • Endurance: 2½ hours
  • Empty weight: 725 kg (1,595 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 905 kg (1,991 lb)

Photo source: Wipipedia

Categories

P