Airco D.H.4, by Aircraft Manufacturing Company

Main role: Bomber

Engine: 1 water-cooled 12 -cylindre Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII 280 kW (375 hp)

Armament: 2 7.7 mm Vickers machine-guns + 2 7.7 mm Lewis machine-guns + 209 kg bombs

The D.H.4, one of the most successful aircraft of the First World War, was specially developed as a bomber. After its maiden flight in August 1916, it was fitted with a Rolls-Royce Eagle engine, which improved its flight performance. Approximately 6,300 units were built, more than two-thirds of which were in the United States. Production continued even after the end of the war, and D.H.4s entered service with various air forces and some of the first airlines. (source: Aircraft of the World, IMP BV)

Span: 12.92 m (42.3 feet)

Length: 9.35 m (30.6 ft)

Height: 3.35 m (11 ft)

Wing surface: 40.32 m² (434 ft²)

Empty weight: 1083 kg (2387 lbs)

Max. weight: 1575 kg (3472 lbs)

 

Cruise speed: 

Max. speed: 230 km/u (143 mph)

Ceiling: 6705 m (21.998 ft)

Endurance: 700 km (435 mi)

Climb rate: 

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