Gotha WD.27

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WD.27
Type Long-range patrol aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Gotha
Maiden flight 1918
Number built 1-3

The Gotha WD.27 (for Wasser Doppeldecker - "Water Biplane") was a patrol seaplanes developed in Germany during World War I. It was a huge, four-engine aircraft with the same general layout as the Gotha WD.22; a conventional seaplane with engines grouped in tractor-pusher pairs on the lower wings. Contemporary records show three German Navy serial numbers allocated to the type, but firm evidence of only one of these being built.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

  • Wingspan: 31.00 m (101 ft 9 in)
  • Powerplant: 4 × Mercedes D.III, 120 kW (160 hp) each


[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 428. 
  • World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing, File 895 Sheet 09. 
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Aircraft produced by Gothaer Waggonfabrik

Company designations pre-1918
LD.1 • LD.2 • LD.3 • LD.4 • LD.5 • LD.6 • LD.7

LE.1 • LE.2 • LE.3

WD.1 • WD.2 • WD.3 • WD.4 • WD.5 • WD.7 • WD.8 • WD.9 • WD.11 • WD.12 • WD.13 • WD.14 • WD.15 • WD.20 • WD.22 • WD.27


Idflieg designations 1914-1918
G.I • G.II • G.III • G.IV • G.V • G.VI • G.VII • G.VIII • G.IX • G.X


Reichsluftfahrtministerium designations 1933-1945
Go 145 • Go 146 • Go 147 • Go 149 • Go 150 • Go 229 • Go 241 • Go 242 • Go 244 • Go 345 • Ka 430
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