Friedrichshafen N.I
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Friedrichshafen N.I | |
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Role | Bomber |
Manufacturer | Friedrichshafen |
First flight | 1917 |
Primary user | Luftstreitkräfte |
Number built | 1 |
The Friedrichshafen N.I was a German prototype night bomber built by Friedrichshafen during World War I.
Design
It was a two-seat biplane equipped with a 260 hp Mercedes D.IVa engines and double tricycle landing gear.[1]
Development
The Friedrichshafen N.I flew in 1917, but flight testing revealed a number of deficiencies, the main one of which was the large length of the nose, which made it difficult for the pilot to get a look at landing, especially at night.[2]
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: ()
- Wingspan: ()
- Height: ()
- Powerplant: 1 × Mercedes D.IVa inline engine, (260 hp)
Performance
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