Gotha G.V

The Gotha G.V was a basic refinement of the design established by the Gotha G.III and G.IV, using the same engines. Fuel tanks were moved to the fuselage instead of the engine nacelles, reducing the chance of fire damage. This did, however, block off any chance for crew interchange between the pilot and rear gunner.

It was found to be robust and difficult to bring down, with more lost to landing accidents than to enemy action.

The type was tested in July 1917 and production deliveries to the front commenced in August. The G.V was found to have slightly better speed than the G.IV but it had a lower rate of climb, in part due to the lower quality of lumber and fuel that was starting to rear its head in 1917. This performance limitation led to the Gotha G.V seeing use mainly as a night bomber, with missions being flown at fairly low altitude of.

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