German Verkehrs CV1 Fighter Plane

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Developed late in The War, The  Model 1918 Verkehrs was a twin-seat, multi-purpose Bi-plane. Used as an air combat Fighter, Reconnaissance platform and medium Bomber, these German aircraft saw late by extensive service over The Western Front. These Bi-Planes were 25 feet long with a rather long 40 foot wingspan. Featuring a maximum air speed of 108 mph, The Verkehrs had an operational ceiling of 19,500 feet. Armed with a combination of three machine guns, depending on which version (single or dual seater) - either the Maxim or Parabellum 7.92mm was used. When used as a Bomber, it could carry 250 pounds of underwing, electrically operated bombs.