Hannover CL.III
| Hannover CL.III | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Escort/Ground Attack |
| Manufacturer | Hannover |
| Designer | Hermann Dorner [1] |
| Introduction | spring 1918 |
| Primary user |  Germany
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| Number built | 80 [1] |
| Developed from | Hannover CL.II |
| Variants | Hannover CL.IIIa |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m (38 ft 4 in) [2] |
| Engine | 160hp Mercedes D.III inline |
| Armament | fixed, sync. LMG08/15 and rear flexible Parabellum |
| Crew | 2 |
| Max Speed | 165 km/h (103 mph)[3][2] |
| Climb | 1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:18[3]-6:01[2] 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 13:08[2] 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in 23:09[2] |
| Ceiling | 7,500 m (24,600 ft)[3][2] |
| Endurance | 3:00 [3] |
In the Hannover CL.III, the Argus engine was replaced with the ubiquitous Mercedes D.III and balanced control surfaced were introduced. D.III engines were more needed for fighters, though, and the type reverted to the Argus in the form of the Hannover CL.IIIa.[1]
For more information, see Wikipedia:Hannover CL.III.
Timeline [note 1]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18Q2-18Q4 | W | B/B | 16 | 16 | 5 |
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Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Metal kit: Reviresco
1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale
- Shapeways: wow
- Metal Cast: Goblintooth/H.A./MSD GEG-10
1:350 Scale
- Shapeways: wow
References
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
- 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.
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1960.