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1st Latvian Aviation Group - On 9th May 1919 flown over by Janis Prieditis from the Bolshevik forces to Germans. The aircraft became the first aircraft in 1st Latvian Aviation Group formed on 7th July 1919. From 27th August 1919 Prieditis flew combat sorties against Bolsheviks. The aircraft was used until 1923.

 

Specifications

Type: Fighter
Crew: 1

1 × Le Rhône 9J Rotary engine | 130 hp | Pistons
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 5.88 m | Width: 8.18 m | Height: 2.44 m
Weight: 354 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 544 kg
Performances
Max. Speed: 187 km/h | Ceiling: 5500 m | Range: 250 km
Armament

MG: 1 x .303-cal. (7.7 mm) Vickers MG and sometimes
1 × Lewis gun on Foster mounting on upper wing

Bombs: -

 

Fighters