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LVG B.II

Published: Monday, 27 June 2011 11:49 | Print | | Hits: 8541

History

In 1912 LVG started to develop their first own airplane, designation LVG B.I.
It was a biplane of unequal span, equipped with an 80 hp Mercedes D.I engine.

Soon after the LVG B.I entered service, LVG developed an improved version, the B.II with better upwards view for the pilot, an more powerful Mercedes D.II engine rated 120 hp and somewhat smaller sizes. In 1915 this type entered service mainly as a trainer.

The next version was the LVG B.III, with several structural improvements. This type was also mainly used as trainer.

Versions.

LVG B.I:
production version with a 80 hp Mercedes D.I engine.
LVG B.II:
improved version with a 120 hp Mercedes D.II engine.
LVG B.III:
trainer.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 8,3 m Wingspan: 12,12 m
Height: 3,2 m Wing area: 35,4 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 726 kg Max. start weight: 1024 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 110 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 440 km Service ceiling: 3500 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D-II rated 120 hp
Crew: Two men: one aviator plus one observer
Armament: One fixed forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 plus one movable 7,9 mm Parabellum MG 14 machine gun

 


A LVG B.II landed  March 19, 1916 near Herpt. The aircraft, with serial 1069/16 entered Dutch service with serial LA29.

L.V.G. B.II LA29, ex 1069/15. Links voor.
L.V.G. B.II LA29, ex 1069/15.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
L.V.G. B.II LA29. Bemanning zit in het toestel.
L.V.G. B.II LA29.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

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L.V.G. B.II LA29 met vlieger vóór en waarnemer in het toestel.
L.V.G. B.II LA29.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
L.V.G. B.II LA29. Neusstand op 1 mei 1917. Elt.vl. C. Land.
L.V.G. B.II LA29 on its nose after a landing on May 1, 1917 with Elt.vl. C. Land.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


Serial 2nd Serial German Werknr. German Bestellnr. Date in service Date out of service Notes
LA29 L800   1069/15 19-3-1916    

 


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Scheme Colour name FS-number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1 Fuselage Wood with varnish            
Wings etc. Doped linen     121 X105 70.819  

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 


Literature.

Van Brik tot Starfighter H. Hooftman   1965 La Rivière en Voorhoeve - Zwolle
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 20 - 43 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma Pag. 16 1987 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls Bart van der Klaauw Pag. 54 - 59 1999 Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford

 

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