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Hannover CL.III
| CL.III | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground attack aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Hannover |
| Maiden flight | Template:Avyear |
| Number built | 537 |
The Hannover CL.III was a German military aircraft of World War I. It was a two-seat multi-role aircraft, primarily used as a ground attack machine.[1] Like other Hannover aircraft, it included an unusual biplane tail, allowing for a greater firing arc for the tail gunner.[2] Until the introduction of the aircraft, such tails had only been used on larger aircraft.[3]
Compared to the preceding CL.II, the CL.III had redesigned ailerons with aerodynamic balance areas that overhung the wingtips, a modification that provided greater maneuverability, especially at the low levels that the CL.III was expected to be operating at in its new ground-attack role as the Schutzstaffeln (escort squadrons) were reassigned as Schlactstaffeln (battle squadrons). It was also intended that it should use the excellent Mercedes D.III engine, but the Idflieg gave priority for these engines to fighter production, and most CL.IIIs were produced with the same Argus engine that the CL.II had used.
The CL.III was also produced under licence by LFG, although these were designated Hannover CL.IIa.
Variants
- Hannover CL.III
- Powered by a 119-kW (160-hp) Mercedes D.III engine.
- Hannover CL.IIIa
- CL III powered by a 134-kW (180-hp) Argus As.III engine
- Hannover CL.IIIb
- One CL III aircraft was redesignation CL III. It was powered by a 142-kW (190-hp) NAG C.II engine.
- Hannover CL.IIIc
- Experimental model of the CL.III, with a two-bay wing.
Operators
Specifications (CL.IIIa)
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General characteristics
- Crew: Two, pilot & observer/gunner
- Length: 7.58 m (24 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 11.70 m (38 ft 5 in)
- Height: 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
- Loaded weight: 1,081 kg (2,378 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Argus As.III 6-cylinder inline engine, 134 kW (180 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 165 km/h (90 knots, 103 mph) at 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
- Service ceiling: 7,500 m (24,600 ft)
- Endurance: 3 hours
Armament
See also
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References
- ↑ Hannover CL Escort Fighter at Canadian Aces website
- ↑ Hannover CL.III at Military Aircraft Database website
- ↑ Hannover CL.III at Red Baron II website
- ↑ Jackson, Robert, The Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, Parragon, 2002. ISBN 0-75258-130-9
Template:Idflieg C-class designations Template:Hannover aircraft
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| Notable incidents and accidents | Military aviation · Airliners · General aviation · Famous aviation-related deaths |
| Records | Flight airspeed record · Flight distance record · Flight altitude record · Flight endurance record · Most produced aircraft |
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