Friedrichshafen G.III

Although the Gotha bombers got most of the popular press, the Friedrichshafen G.III bombers were used in a similar medium night bomber role, along with the A.E.G. G.IV, including raids over Paris and many an Entente aerodrome. Pilot, rear gunner, and bombardier/front gunner manned the planes, though sometimes a crew of only two was carried. The rear cockpit had a trap door with two windows to facilitate downward vision. The sturdy undercarriage and easy flight characteristics protected the G.III from landing mishaps that plagued many German bombers.

The similar Friedrichshafen G.IIIa replaced the wide-chord G.III tail with a compound tail.

Game notes: This aircraft has a front, rear & side MG - only rear or side can be fired after each movement phase, not both, as they are operated by the rear gunner.

1:144 Scale

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 * Metal kit:

1:350 Scale

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