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Pfalz D.VIII 158/18

Pfalz D.VIII

With a phenomenal climb the Pfalz D.VIII sadly never lived up to its potential due to the unproven and faulty Siemens-Halske contra-rotary engine. This highly innovative engine featured the propellor and cylinders both rotating around the crankshaft - but in oppostie directions - allowing higher power for lower RPMs. However the ersatz oil used by the Germans wasn't of a quality to allow this engine operate properly and it suffered many failures in flight. Because of this very few D.VIIIs reached operational units.

SPECIFICATIONS
Country:	Germany
Manufacturer:	Pfalz Flugzeug-Werke GmbH
Type:	Fighter
First Service:	1918
Number Built:
Engine(s):	1 * 160hp Siemens Halske Sh III
Wing Span:	7.52 m
Length:	5.65 m
Height:	2.85 m
Empty Weight:	453 kg
Gross Weight:	738 kg
Max Speed:	190 km/h
Ceiling:
Endurance:	1h 30m
Crew:	1.5 hours
Armament:	2 Machine guns

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