Brandenburg C.I

From Wings of Linen
Hansa-Brandenburg C.I
Role Reconnaissance
Manufacturer Brandenburg, Phonix, UFAG
Designer Ernst Heinkel [1]
First flight 30 Sep 1915
Introduction March 1916
Primary user Austria-Hungary
Number built ~1200
Wingspan 12.2 m (40 ft 2 in) [2][3][4]
Engine 160-200hp Daimler inline or
160hp Mercedes D.III or
200-230hp Hiero or
220-250hp Benz
Armament canister, top-wing, or sync. Schwarzlose
rear flexible Schwarzlose
59 kg (130 lb) bombs[2][3]
Crew 2
Max Speed see table
Climb see table
Endurance 3:00 [3]

The ubiquitous Brandenburg C.I was originally developed by Hansa und Brandenburgische Flugzeugwerke AG, but even more of the planes were built by Phönix and UFAG. Eventually almost a quarter of all Austro-Hungarian planes built were Brandenburg C.I variants, with about 1,200 delivered. It was built in 20 different series by the three companies, with a wide variety of armament mounts, adjustments in proportions, radiator mounts, and engines.

It was well-liked by its crews, with plenty of power, stable flight characteristics, and increasingly powerful engines.


Brandenburg C.I Series[5]
ManufacturerSeriesEngineIntro DateBuiltSpeedClimb
BrandenburgSeries 61.5160hp DaimlerMarch 191610994 mph (151 km/h)[6]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:20[6]
Series 63.5160hp MercedesSummer 19163688 mph (142 km/h)[7]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:21[7]
Series 64.5160hp DaimlerSpring 19172289 mph (144 km/h)[8]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 6:35[8]
PhönixSeries 26160hp DaimlerSpring 19167088 mph (142 km/h)[9]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 6:20[9]
Series 27160hp DaimlerAutumn 19168891 mph (146 km/h)[10]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:30[10]
Series 29.5200hp HieroAutumn 19164099 mph (160 km/h)[11]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:12[11]
Series 129200hp HieroSpring 19177298 mph (158 km/h)[12]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 3:58[12]
Series 229200hp HieroSpring 191732
Series 29200hp DaimlerSummer 19174096 mph (154 km/h)[13]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:50[13]
Series 329200hp HieroAutumn 19175690 mph (145 km/h)[14]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:30[14]
Series 429230hp HieroSummer 19184899 mph (160 km/h)[15]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:58[15]
UFAGSeries 61160hp DaimlerFeb 19162486 mph (138 km/h)[16]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:40[16]
Series 64160hp DaimlerMay 19164886 mph (139 km/h)[17]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 6:55[17]
Series 68160hp DaimlerAutumn 19166489 mph (144 km/h)[18]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:28[18]
Series 63160hp MercedesAutumn 19163288 mph (142 km/h)[19]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 6:53[19]
Series 67160hp DaimlerWinter 1916-175696 mph (154 km/h)[20]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:05[20]
Series 69200hp Hiero or DaimlerApril 191798107 mph (173 km/h)[21]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 5:24[21]
Series 169250hp BenzAutumn 191716499 mph (160 km/h)[22]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:15[22]
Series 269200hp DaimlerAug 19177298 mph (157 km/h)[23]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:30[23]
Series 369230hp HieroOct 1917174101 mph (162 km/h)[24]1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 4:00[24]

For more information, see Wikipedia:Hansa-Brandenburg C.I.

Game Data

Wings of Glory

Unofficial Stats
Availability Maneuver Damage Dmg Points Max Alt. Climb
16Q2-18Q4 Y -/B or B/B 14 13 3

Plane and Crew Cards

  • Flik 23 Kostrba+Frint RAF


    Flik 23
    Kostrba+Frint
    RAF

  • Flik 19/D Heyrowski RAF


    Flik 19/D
    Heyrowski
    RAF

  • Flik 105/G RAF


    Flik 105/G
    RAF

  • Flik 59/D RAF


    Flik 59/D
    RAF

Card Links

Blue Max/Canvas Eagles

Aircraft Chart

Miniatures and Models

1:144 Scale

1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale

1:350 Scale

Resources

Orthographic Drawings

  • Series 26(Ph)

    Series 26(Ph)

  • Series 29.5(Ph)

    Series 29.5(Ph)

  • Series 68(U)

    Series 68(U)

  • Series 169(U)

    Series 169(U)

  • Series 429(Ph)

    Series 429(Ph)

References

Citations
  1. ↑ Lamberton, p.24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lamberton, pp.212-213.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Angelucci, p.82.
  4. ↑ Argus Vol. 3, p.84.
  5. ↑ Grosz, p.432.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Grosz'93, p.432.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Grosz'93, p.434.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Grosz'93, p.435.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Grosz'93, p.95.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Grosz'93, p.98.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Grosz'93, p.102.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Grosz'93, p.104.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Grosz'93, p.106.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Grosz'93, p.107.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Grosz'93, p.108.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Grosz'93, p.271.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Grosz'93, p.273.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Grosz'93, p.275.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Grosz'93, p.278.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Grosz'93, p.279.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Grosz'93, p.281.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Grosz'93, p.283.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Grosz'93, p.286.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Grosz'93, p.288.
Bibliography
  • Enzo Angelucci, ed. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. New York: The Military Press, 1983 edition. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
  • Argus Books, Airplane Archive: Aircraft of World War One, Volume 3. Great Britain: Argus Books, 1989. ISBN 0-85242-998-3
  • Peter M. Grosz, George Haddow, and Peter Schiemer. Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One. Flying Machines Press, 1993. ISBN 0-9637110-0-8.
  • W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027
  • C.A. Owers, Windsock Datafile 110: Hansa Brandenburg C.I Types. Great Britain, Albatros Publications Ltd., 2005. ISBN 1-902207-60-2
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