Gotha Ursinus G.I

The first G.I flew in July 1915 followed by a further 17 of these three seater machines. While the prototype used two 160hp Mercedes D IIIs, the production aircraft employed two 150hp Benz Bz IIIs. mounted on the lower wing. A single Mercedes D.III-engined example of a seaplane version was also completed as the U.W.D. (Ursinus Wasser Doppeldecker, or Oscar Ursinus-designed float biplane).

G.I
Engine: 2 x Benz Bz-III, 110kW
Take-off weight: 2810 kg / 6195 lb
Wingspan: 22.0/19.7 m / 72 ft 2 in / 64 ft 8 in
Length: 12.9 m / 42 ft 4 in
Height: 3.9 m / 12 ft 10 in
Wing area: 82.0 sq.m / 882.64 sq ft
Max. Speed: 130 km/h / 81 mph
Ceiling: 2700 m / 8850 ft
Range w/max.fuel: 540 km / 336 miles
Crew: 3
Armament: 1 machine-gun