Häfeli DH-5

The Häfeli DH-5 was a 1910s Swiss two-seat reconnaissance aircraft, built by the aircraft department of the Federal Construction Works (Eidgenoessische Konstruktionswerkstaette, K + W) at Thun, Switzerland.

The aircraft was powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) LFW I engine produced by the Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works.

Test flying of the prototype commenced in March 1919 and 39 were ordered.

A second batch of 20 aircraft were powered by a 200 hp (149 kW) LFW II engine.

Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982–1985)[1]General characteristics Performance Armament

A DH-5 (background) in flight with a Caudron C.59