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Volker_Nemsch · 21 May 2001, 06:17 AM

Late versions of the Taube monoplane were used by Germany and Austria-Hungary even in 1916. In 1915 machineguns for observers in 2-seaters were in common use. But I never found any sources or specifications of an armed Taube aircraft. It is hard to believe that Germany/Austria-Hungary sent unarmed planes on reconaissance missions in 1916.

Was there something like a field modification for an armed (for the observer) Taube aircraft?

Thanks in advance!
Volker Nemsch

21 May 2001, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Volker_Nemsch Forum Ace Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Birken-Honigsessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Posts: 1,301	Late versions of the Taube monoplane were used by Germany and Austria-Hungary even in 1916. In 1915 machineguns for observers in 2-seaters were in common use. But I never found any sources or specifications of an armed Taube aircraft. It is hard to believe that Germany/Austria-Hungary sent unarmed planes on reconaissance missions in 1916. Was there something like a field modification for an armed (for the observer) Taube aircraft? Thanks in advance! Volker Nemsch __________________ . Best regards from Germany . Volker Nemsch .