Schütte-Lanz C.I
| Industry | Aircraft manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Airships, aircraft |
The Schütte-Lanz C.I was a German prototype reconnaissance airplane developed during World War I.
Design
Constructed as a wooden biplane with two wings, this aircraft was powered by a 160 hp Mercedes D.III engine. The observer occupied the front cockpit, which offered an extensive field of vision and was armed with a 7.92-mm Parabellum machine gun mounted on a flexible turret.
Development
Schütte-Lanz, initially known for manufacturing airships, produced the C.I as its inaugural airplane model. The prototype took to the skies for the first time in 1915; however, it never progressed beyond the prototype stage into mass production.
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Further reading
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- Herris, Jack (2020). German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes. Great War Aviation Centennial Series (50). Vol. 2: Krieger to Union. n.p.: Aeronaut Books. ISBN 978-1-935881-86-5.
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