Halberstadt D.V

Biplane Fighter Aircraft

Imperial Germany | 1916

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

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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.

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Halberstadt D.V Biplane Fighter Aircraft.

1 x Argus As II engine developing 120 horsepower and driving two-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
Propulsion

99 mph
160 kph | 86 kts
Max Speed

13,123 ft
4,000 m | 2 miles
Service Ceiling

124 miles
200 km | 108 nm
Operational Range

820 ft/min
250 m/min
Rate-of-Climb

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Halberstadt D.V Biplane Fighter Aircraft.

1
(MANNED)
Crew

24.0 ft
7.30 m
O/A Length

28.5 ft
(8.70 m)
O/A Width

8.2 ft
(2.50 m)
O/A Height

1,323 lb
(600 kg)
Empty Weight

1,797 lb
(815 kg)
MTOW

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Halberstadt D.V Biplane Fighter Aircraft .

1 x 7.92mm LMG 08/15 machine gun in fixed, forward-firing mounting along portside of fuselage.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Halberstadt D.V family line.

D.V - Base Series Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Halberstadt D.V. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 94 Units
Contractor(s): Halberstadt - German Empire

[ German Empire; Ottoman Empire (Turkey) ]

Relative Max Speed

Hi: 100mph

Lo: 50mph

Aircraft Max Listed Speed (99mph).

Graph Average of 75 MPH.

Era Crossover

Showcasing Aircraft Era Crossover (if any)

Max Alt Visualization

Production Comparison

94

36183

44000

Entry compared against Ilyushin IL-2 (military) and Cessna 172 (civilian) total production.

MACH Regime (Sonic)

Sub

Trans

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Hyper

HiHyper

ReEntry

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to airborne requirements.

AIR-TO-AIR COMBAT

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

Military lapel ribbon for the World War 1

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