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| LVG CVI |
This two-seater reconnaissance and artillery spotting aircraft was designed by Willy Sabresky,hired by LUFT VERKEHRS GESELSCHAFT ( Aero transport company) after he resigned from DFW,where he had been responsible for the C V.
No wonder that he designed for his new Company a refinement of the C V: the CVI. Somewhat lighter and better streamlined, the prototype made its maiden flight in Jannuary 1918. The aircraft soon became a favourite with the crews, although it only soldiered for 6 months before the war ended.
On the other hand its flattering reputation kept on until the twenties in civilian use.The engine was the 230 HP Benz IV. The armament was a Parabellum machine gun manned by the observer and a fixed LMG 08/15 Spandau on the right hand side of the engine cowling.
| The LVG CVI 9041/18 |
The example under restoration belongs to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. Using this fantastic opportunity, a reproduction is built according to the original.
The reproduction will represent an LVG CVI flown by Lt Weymar & Lt Haselhoff in September 1018.
Clic on the picture to get an idea of the result in colors.
| Works on the LVG C.VI |
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| Pieces of history |
The restoration of such an old machine is also an opportunity to rediscover its history.
Painted on each side, the constructor name and the type: LVG CVI, the serial number and the year of construction: 9041, 1918. |
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The weight specifications were painted on the left side of every german plane. |
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Control stamp found on the left bottom wing main front spar. |
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| Specifications |
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| Engine: | Benz BZ IV 230 hp |
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| Crew | 2 |
| Armament: | LMG 08/15 machine gun and Parabellum fitted on turret |
