The DFW C.V series of biplane aircraft was of German design in World War 1. The system was particularly noted for its good handling characteristics, power derived from its Benz engine and strong dogfighting capabilities even when matched against the best aircraft fielded by the West. Primarily fielded as a reconnaissance aircraft the C.V was in actuality a multipurpose platform capable of handling most sorties of the day. In the end, the DFW C.V was produced to the tune of some 3,250 aircraft under the banners of DFW, Aviatik and Halberstadt among others.
Design of the DFW C.V was highly conventional for biplanes of the time. As the system saw service from 1916 through 1918, it is surprising to think of a World War 1 aircraft design lasting as long as the C.V did considering the day-to-day technological developments of the day. Seating was tandem with the pilot in front of the observer/gunner - which was in contrast to earlier reconnaissance types which fielded the observer/gunner in front of the pilot.
One of the more interesting design characteristics of the C.V (and other World War 1 aircraft) was the tall chimney-type exhaust tower for the engine. One can only think that such a structure did not endear itself well to pilots in a dogfight, considering the engine and chimney assembly sat in front of the pilot. Wings were of standard fair, though not staggered but the lower assembly shorter than the upper. Construction was mostly of wood covered in fabric though some metal was used in the tail section. Armament of the C.V consisted of a single 7.92mm Spandau type MG08/15 synchronized machine gun in a fixed-forward position operated by the pilot and a single 7.92mm Parabellum type MG14 machine gun in the rear cockpit operated by the observer/gunner. Up to 100 kilograms of external stores could also be utilized when in the strike role. It should be noted that the C.V utilized some impressive aerodynamic designing in its fuselage.
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STANDARD:
1 x 7.92mm Spandau MG08/15 machine gun in forward-fixed position firing through synchronized propeller system.
1 x 7.92mm Parabellum MG14 machine gun in rear cockpit
OPTIONAL:
100 kg of externally-carried conventional drop bombs.
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C.V - Base Series Designation; fitted with either Conrad C.III or Benz Bz.IV engines.
C.VI - Further development of the C.V, though only a single example was produced.
F 37 - Three limited production models; later fitted with BMW IV engines.
P 1 - Passenger Conversion Model with enclosed canopy and seating for three passengers.
Uzunov-1 - Bulgaria Production Copies Designation
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