HALBERSTADT CL.IIA [BFW] '2 ESKADRA LOTNICZA LOTNICTWA POLSKIEGO' (Z NUMIZMATEM)

Download Mirage Hobby PDF catalogueThe Halberstadt CL.II is a German biplane, two-seater reconnaissance and fighter aircraft of a mixed, half-shell structure from the First World War. The drive was a Mercedes D.III engine with a power of up to 160 HP. The plane was designed by engineer Karol Theiss in 1916, and at the beginning of the next year a prototype flight took place. Halberstadt CL.II entered line service in August 1917. It turned out to be a very successful design, it was characterized by great maneuverability, good rate of climb and a wide field of fire. On the battlefield, the plane served in the Schlachtstaffelen units, which were responsible for direct support of the land forces. He performed very well in this role, an excellent example of which is his role in the German counteroffensive during the Battle of Cambrai (November 30, 1917). In total, 900 Halberstadt CL.II aircraft were built during the war. Technical data: length: 7.3 m, wingspan: 10.77 m, height: 2.75 m, maximum speed: 165 km / h, climb speed: 3.3 m / s, maximum ceiling 5090 m, armament: fixed-2 machine guns 7 , 92mm, suspended - up to 50 kg of bombs.