Eduard 1/48 Roland C11A (8042)

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Eduard 1/48 Roland C11A (8042)

When the new Roland C.II biplane reached the front lines in March 1916,they were the smallest,fastest and best climbing class "C aircraft in German service.Although the Roland had the same 160 HP Mercedes D.III engine like other class "C (armed,double seat,single engine biplanes)aircraft,its revolutionary streamlined design proved to be about 30 km/h faster than the others.This meant that the Roland was equal in speed with Nieuport 11s or Sopwith Pups,the best allied fighters at the time.Rolands served as long range reconnaissance,bomber and artillery observation aircraft in the front line for more than a year,until mid 1917.In late 1916 the Roland was successfully employed in a night bomber role.It was always a respectable opponent,for example the British ace Capt.Ball,who had shot down 17 Roland C.I's,said that the Roland was the best German fighting aircraft in 1916.The German pilots, however,were not so keen,and there were a lot of criticisms to the in-effective rudder,which limited the Rolan's usage in dog-fights,and lack of the forward and downward vision which made landings very hazardous.The rudder effectivity was increased when tail was re-designed and strengtened on the latest production batch,signed Roland C.IIa.Beyond all bars,the Roland C.II served to the late 1917,and still remains to be one of the best known World War One combat aircraft.
Engine Mercedes D.III 160 HP Wingspan 10,33 m Climb Empty weight to 1000m in 7min 789 kg Lenght 7,70 m Maximum speed Loaded weight 165 km/h 1309 kg Armament 1x Spandau LMG 08/15 cal.7,62 1x Parabelum LMG 14 cal.7,62

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