Austro-Hungarian Aircraft of World War One

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR ONE

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Austro-Hungarian Forces fought in the war as the second partner in the alliance known as the Central Powers, whose primary member was the German Empire. Austro-Hungary was located south of Germany and north and east of Italy. Its primary opponent in the war was Russia. Austro-Hungary actually precipitated the war by attacking the Russian's Ally Serbia. As such Austro-Hungarian forces fought throughout the conflict. Their primary enemies were the Russians and the Italians however they also invaded Poland, Rumania and engaged British and French Forces. Fifty-six Austro-Hungarian pilots became aces. The leading Austro-Hungarian Ace was Godwin Brumowski with 35 credited kills.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire's Aircraft were marked with the black Cross Patee and later the Balkan Cross upon a white stripe and on the tail upon a white stripe between two red stripes. Naval Aircraft would have the Hungarian Coat of Arms imposed upon the stripes as set forth in the upper left corner of this page

FIGHTER AND SCOUT AIRCRAFT

Lohner Type B, Arrow (under construction)

Aviatik DI, Berg (under construction)

BOMBER AIRCRAFT

Lohner Type L, Flying Boat (under construction)

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