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The '''Airco DH.3''' was a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[bomber]] [[aircraft]] of the [[World War I|First World War]]. The DH.3 was designed by [[Geoffrey de Havilland]], Chief Designer at the [[Airco|Aircraft Manufacturing Company]] in 1916 as a long range day bomber. It was a large [[biplane]] with wide-span three-bay wings, slender [[fuselage]], and a curved [[rudder]]. It was powered by two 120 hp (89 kW) Beardmore engines mounted as pushers between the wings. In addition to [[Undercarriage|tailskid landing gear]], two wheels were placed beneath the nose to prevent bumping. |
The '''Airco DH.3''' was a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[bomber]] [[aircraft]] of the [[World War I|First World War]]. The DH.3 was designed by [[Geoffrey de Havilland]], Chief Designer at the [[Airco|Aircraft Manufacturing Company]] in 1916 as a long range day bomber. It was a large [[biplane]] with wide-span three-bay wings, slender [[fuselage]], and a curved [[rudder]]. It was powered by two 120 hp (89 kW) Beardmore engines mounted as pushers between the wings. In addition to [[Undercarriage|tailskid landing gear]], two wheels were placed beneath the nose to prevent bumping. |
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A second prototype, designated '''D.H.3A''' was built with more powerful (160 hp/119 kW) Beardmore engines, and a production order for 50 placed by the [[War Office]].<ref name="Mason Bomber p48"/> This order was cancelled however before any could be completed, because [[Strategic bombing]] was not thought to be worthwhile and twin engined bombers were claimed to be impracticable. The two prototypes were scrapped in 1917.<ref name="Jackson DH p51"> |
A second prototype, designated '''D.H.3A''' was built with more powerful (160 hp/119 kW) Beardmore engines, and a production order for 50 placed by the [[War Office]].<ref name="Mason Bomber p48"/> This order was cancelled however before any could be completed, because [[Strategic bombing]] was not thought to be worthwhile and twin engined bombers were claimed to be impracticable. The two prototypes were scrapped in 1917.<ref name="Jackson DH p51">Jackson 1987, p.51.</ref> |
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The [[Airco DH.10|DH.10]] was a development of the DH.3 which first flew in March 1918 but was too late to see squadron service during the war. |
The [[Airco DH.10|DH.10]] was a development of the DH.3 which first flew in March 1918 but was too late to see squadron service during the war. |
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* Donald, David, ed. ''The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft''. Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: Prospero Books, 1997, p. |
* Donald, David, ed. ''The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft''. Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: Prospero Books, 1997, p. 118. ISBN 1-85605-375-X. |
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* Jackson, A.J. ''De Havilland Aircraft since 1909''. London:Putnam, Third edition, 1987. ISBN 0 85177 802 X. |
* Jackson, A.J. ''De Havilland Aircraft since 1909''. London:Putnam, Third edition, 1987. ISBN 0 85177 802 X. |
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* Mason, Francis K. ''The British Bomber since 1914''. London:Putnam, 1994. ISBN 0 85177 861 5. |
* Mason, Francis K. ''The British Bomber since 1914''. London:Putnam, 1994. ISBN 0 85177 861 5. |
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Revision as of 00:40, 22 January 2011
| D.H.3 | |
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| Role | Biplane bomber |
| Manufacturer | Airco |
| Designer | Geoffrey de Havilland |
| Introduction | 1916 |
| Retired | 1917 |
| Status | Prototype only |
| Number built | 2 [1] |
The Airco DH.3 was a British bomber aircraft of the First World War. The DH.3 was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, Chief Designer at the Aircraft Manufacturing Company in 1916 as a long range day bomber. It was a large biplane with wide-span three-bay wings, slender fuselage, and a curved rudder. It was powered by two 120 hp (89 kW) Beardmore engines mounted as pushers between the wings. In addition to tailskid landing gear, two wheels were placed beneath the nose to prevent bumping.
A second prototype, designated D.H.3A was built with more powerful (160 hp/119 kW) Beardmore engines, and a production order for 50 placed by the War Office.[1] This order was cancelled however before any could be completed, because Strategic bombing was not thought to be worthwhile and twin engined bombers were claimed to be impracticable. The two prototypes were scrapped in 1917.[2]
The DH.10 was a development of the DH.3 which first flew in March 1918 but was too late to see squadron service during the war.
Specifications (DH.3)
Data from De Havilland Aircraft since 1909 [3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
Performance
See also
Related development
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Donald, David, ed. The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: Prospero Books, 1997, p. 118. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
- Jackson, A.J. De Havilland Aircraft since 1909. London:Putnam, Third edition, 1987. ISBN 0 85177 802 X.
- Mason, Francis K. The British Bomber since 1914. London:Putnam, 1994. ISBN 0 85177 861 5.
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