Hansa-Brandenburg CI Alto Adige Front airplane kit in 1/72 scale - MAC model. Hansa-Brandenburg C.I - The Austro-Hungarian Reconnaissance Plane on the South Tyrol Front TheHansa-Brandenburg C.I was a two-seater light reconnaissance and bombing aircraft used by theAustro-Hungarian Empire during World War I. It was employed on several fronts, including theSouth Tyrol Front, where it carried out observation, tactical bombing, and ground troop support missions. Technical Characteristics. Type: Reconnaissance and light bombing aircraft Origin: Austro-Hungarian Empire Manufacturer: Hansa-Brandenburg / Phönix / UFAG Engine: Hieronymus 6-cylinder (230 hp) or Austro-Daimler (260 hp) Top speed: 180 km/h Autonomy: about 4 hours of flight time Operational tangency: about 5,000 meters Maximum takeoff weight: 1,500 kg Crew: 2 people (pilot + observer/miter) Armament ? 1-2 Schwarzlose 8 mm machine guns (fixed for the pilot and swiveling for the observer)? Ability to carry small bombs for tactical bombing missions Operational role on the South Tyrol Front. During the war, the South Tyrol Front was characterized by high-altitude fighting in the Dolomites and the Alps, where the Hansa-Brandenburg C.I proved essential for: ? Artillery reconnaissance and observation - Detecting enemy positions and correcting Austro-Hungarian artillery fire.? Light bombardment - Attacked Italian positions with small bombs.? Interception and defensive air combat - Although not a fighter, it could defend itself against Italian aircraft due to its rear armament. The aircraft often operated from airfields in the mountains, where harsh weather conditions and thin air put a strain on engines and machine reliability. Conclusion TheHansa-Brandenburg C.I was one of the most important reconnaissance aircraft of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force, playing a crucial role in operations on the Alpine front, including the South Tyrol area. Its versatility and reliability made it a valuable asset until the end of the war.
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