Halberstadt CL.II
| Halberstadt CL.II | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Escort/Ground Attack |
| Manufacturer | Halberstadt |
| Introduction | Sept 1917 [1] |
| Primary user |  Germany
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| Wingspan | 10.8 m (35 ft 4 in) [2][3][4] |
| Engine | 160hp Mercedes D.III inline or (later)180hp Mercedes D.IIIa[4] |
| Armament | 1-2×sync. fixed LMG08/15 flexible rear Parabellum 4-5×10 kg (22 lb) bombs + AP grenades[1] |
| Ammo | 500 rounds (belt) + 2 drums of 200 rounds (Parabellum)[5] |
| Crew | 2 |
| Max Speed | 165 km/h (103 mph)[6][7][3][4] - 175 km/h (109 mph)[2] |
| Climb | 1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:00[6][4] 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 9:25[2] 3,000 m (10,000 ft) in 24:30[2] 5,000 m (16,400 ft) in 39:30[6] |
| Ceiling | 4,100 m (13,500 ft)[2]-5,100 m (16,700 ft)[6][7][4] |
| Endurance | 3:00 [6][7][3][4] |
The CL-class was originally conceived for the use of Schutzstaffeln (Protection Flights) as light, maneuverable two-seat aircraft to protect vulnerable C-class observation planes. The Halberstadt CL.II excelled at that duty, but it was also found to be successful used on its own on ground attack and close-support missions, and such groups were re-designated Schlactstaffeln (Battle Flights).
The CL.II's communal cockpit improved communication between the pilot and gunner, and the compact construction gave the CL.II a nimble grace. The type was later improved in the Halberstadt CL.IV.
For more information, see Wikipedia:Halberstadt CL.II.
Timeline [note 1]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov/Dec17-end | V | B/B | 16 | 12 | 5 | 90 |
Plane and Crew Cards
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Sch 21
Barchert+Bartsch
RAF -
Sch 27b
Prim
RAF -
Sch 27b
RAF -
Mar.Sch.1
RAF -
Sch 24B
Guntruck
Card Links
Blue Max/Canvas Eagles
Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Full-Color Models
- Ares: WGF202A Schwarze (Sch 26b); WGF202B Schl. 23B; WGF202C Niemann (Sch 21)
- Shapeways Full-Color: Reduced Aircraft Factory: Barchert & Bartsch (Sch 21), Prim (Sch 27b), "Dora" (Sch 27b), "Löwe" (M.Sch. 1)
- Paintable 3D Prints
- Metal Kit: Red Eagle, Reviresco
- Resin Kit: Sram 144/018 (company defunct)
1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale
- Shapeways: Decapod, Reduced Aircraft Factory
1:300 Scale
- Metal kit: Heroics & Ros GWA321
1:350 Scale
- Shapeways: Decapod
1:600 Scale
- Metal kit: Tumbling Dice
Resources
Orthographic Drawings
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early model
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late model
References
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Enzo Angelucci, ed. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. New York: The Military Press, 1983 edition. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
- Argus Books, Airplane Archive: Aircraft of World War One, Volume 1. Great Britain: Argus Books, 1989. ISBN 0-85242-983-5
- Peter Gray and Owen Thetford. German Aircraft of the First World War. Great Britain, Putnam, 1962, 1987. ISBN 0-85177-809-7.
- Peter M. Grosz, "Archiv -- Frontbestand". WW1 Aero, № 107, Dec 1985 and № 108, Feb 1986. Poughkeepsie, NY: World War I Aeroplanes, Inc.
- Kevin Kelly, "Belts and Drums: A Survey of First World War Aircraft Ammunition Totals". Over the Front, Vol. 5, No. 3, Autumn 1990. Walsworth Publishing Co, Inc. and The League of World War I Aviation Historians.
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1960.
- Kenneth Munson, Fighters 1914-19, Attack and Training Aircraft. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1976. ISBN 0713707607