Halberstadt D.V Biplane Fighter Aircraft

Fewer than 100 of the Halberstadt D.V biplane fighters were produced for Germany during World War 1 - some saw service into 1918.

Detailing the development and operational history of the Halberstadt D.V Biplane Fighter Aircraft. Entry last updated on 12/16/2016. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

The Halberstadt D.V biplane fighter followed more in line with the preceding D.II model than the D.III or D.IV. Its primary difference was in the cabane structure which, once reworked, helped to improve pilot vision out-of-the-cockpit. However, the D.V carried the same engine as the D.III, this the Argus As II series powerplant of 120 horsepower. The single 7.92mm LMG 08/15 machine gun (synchronized) was retained but relocated from the starboard side to port. The D.V debuted over the Front in October of 1916 and fought on into mid-1917 by which point they were already outclassed as frontline platforms. The few final forms fought in the Middle East (Palestine) into 1918.

The D.V series was produced in three total batches for the German Air Service numbering some 57 total aircraft from October 1916 to June of 1917. Late production models were fielded with 2 x 7.92mm synchronized machine guns for a heftier frontal "punch". Beyond its service with the Germans, the D.V was shipped aboard for use by the Ottoman Turks during World War 1. These were made available in March of 1917 and numbered about 37 aircraft.

Maximum speed for the D.V was 100 miles per hour.

Any available statistics for the Halberstadt D.V Biplane Fighter Aircraft are showcased in the areas immediately below. Categories include basic specifications covering country-of-origin, operational status, manufacture(s) and total quantitative production. Other qualities showcased are related to structural values (namely dimensions), installed power and standard day performance figures, installed or proposed armament and mission equipment (if any), global users (from A-to-Z) and series model variants (if any).

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Relative Maximum Speed Rating

Hi: 100mph

Lo: 50mph

This entry's maximum listed speed (99mph).

Graph average of 75 miles-per-hour.

Relative Operational Ranges

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MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

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Aviation Era Impact

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Unit Production Comparison

Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units

Military Market HI**: 36,183 units

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* Commercial Market High belongs to Cessna 172.

** Military Market High belongs to Ilyushin Il-2.

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Supported Mission Types:

Air-to-Air

Interception

Unmanned

Ground Attack

Close-Air Support

Training

Anti-Submarine

Anti-Ship

Airborne Early Warning

MEDEVAC

Electronic Warfare

Maritime/Navy

Aerial Tanker

Utility/Transport

Passenger Industry

VIP Travel

Business Travel

Search/Rescue

Recon/Scouting

Special Forces

X-Plane/Development

National Origin: Imperial Germany

Service Year: 1916

Classification Type: Biplane Fighter Aircraft

Manufacturer(s): Halberstadt - German Empire

Production Units: 94

Global Operators:
Imperial Germany; Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

Structural - Crew, Dimensions, and Weights:
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Halberstadt D.V model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.

Operational
CREW

Personnel
1

Dimension
LENGTH

Feet
23.95 ft

Meters
7.3 m

Dimension
WIDTH

Feet
28.54 ft

Meters
8.7 m

Dimension
HEIGHT

Feet
8.20 ft

Meters
2.5 m

Weight
EMPTY