The Gotha B types of the Gothaer Waggonfabrik were two-seat reconnaissance/trainer aircraft of the German Air Force in the First World War.
In 1914 Gotha developed a biplane with 120 hp inline engine, which received the factory designation LD.7 and was classified by Idflieg[1] as Gotha B.I.
The B.II (factory designation LD.10[2]) differed significantly from the B.I: The wings were larger, the fuselage shorter and a rotary engine was installed. The B.II was similar to an earlier concept, the Gotha LD.1 two-seater, which was powered by a Gnôme rotary engine with 100 hp.
18 B.Is were delivered and used until 1915 for reconnaissance, then as a trainer aircraft. The B.II, of which 10 were built, was also used as a trainer aircraft.
B.I | B.II | ||
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Year | 1915 | 1916 | |
Type | Reconnaissance/trainer aircraft | Trainer aircraft | |
Wingspan | 12.4m | 14.5m | |
Length | 8.4m | 7.25m | |
Height | 3m | 3.45m | |
Wing area | 39.5m² | 46m² | |
Empty weight | 725kg | 525kg | |
Max. take off weight | 1,125kg | 1,127kg | |
Engine | Water-cooled 6-cylinder inline engine Mercedes D.II, 120 hp | Oberursel U.I rotary engine, 100 hp | |
Max. speed | 125 km/h | 115 km/h | |
Service ceiling | 2,700m | N/A | |
Range | 530 km | N/A | |
Armament | None | None | |
Crew | 2 | 2 |