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Halberstadt D.II

Description

The first Halberstadt D.I prototype equipped with 100hp Mercedes D.I engine had its maiden flight during the late autumn of 1915. Later it was fitted with 120hp Mercedes D.II engine and went into production designated as D.II to supplement the Fokker D type biplanes, which were then replacing the old Fokker monoplanes. The first machines arrived at the frontline in June 1916.

Most of the pilots where impressed by its better performance compared to the older Fokker monoplanes, especially its better climb and speed and very quick, easy and responsitive controls which gave it good maneverability in the hands of the experienced German pilots.

By the end of 1916 Halberstadt D.IIs became obsolete and were mostly withdrawn from the Western Front or moved to quieter sectors of the frontline. However, they were certainly respected by their Allied adversaries. Total of 96 Halberstadt D.IIs powered with Mercedes D.II engines were built.

Moteur 6 cyl. inline Mercedes D.II 120 hp

Tailles
Hauteur: 2660 mm
Longueur: 7300 mm
Envergure: 8800 mm
Surface d\aile: 23.6 sq.m

Poids
Poids à vide weight (kg): 519
Poids au décollage weight (kg): 728
Capacité des réservoirs carburant (l): 96
Capacité du réservoir d\huile (l): 18

Vitesse maximale (IAS)
au Sol — 145 km/h
1000 m — 138 km/h
2000 m — 131 km/h
3000 m — 124 km/h
4000 m — 115 km/h
5000 m — 105 km/h

Tauc de montée
1000 m: 4 min. 00 sec.
2000 m: 8 min. 50 sec.
3000 m: 15 min. 00 sec.
4000 m: 23 min. 25 sec.
5000 m: 37 min. 35 sec.

Plafond opérationnel 5950 m

Autonomie à 1000m - 2 h. 34 min.

Armes
Tir avant: 1 x LMG 08/15 Spandau 7,92mm, 500 rounds

References
1) Halberstadt Fightres, Windsock Datafile Special.

Modifications



Aldis (Trophée)

Collimateur à réfraction Aldis
Masse supplémentaire : 2 kg


Lumière de cockpit

Lumière à ampoule pour les sorties de nuit
Masse supplémentaire : 1 kg


Anémomètre

Wilhelm Morell Anémomètre (45-250 km/h)
Masse supplémentaire : 1 kg


Thermometre

Indicateur de température de liquide de refroidissement A.Schlegelmilch (0-100 °C)
Masse supplémentaire : 1 kg