LFG Roland D.II

Two layers of plywood strips were spirally wrapped in opposing directions over a mold to form one half of a fuselage shell.

[1] The upper wing was attached to the fuselage by means of a large central pylon, greatly impairing the pilot's forward vision.

Armament consisted of twin "Spandau" LMG 08/15 machine guns buried in the fuselage decking.

The D.II was initially powered by a 160 hp Mercedes D.III engine, giving a top speed of 105 mph at sea level.

Nicknamed Haifisch (shark) for its sleek appearance, the D.II and D.IIa proved generally unpopular in service due to poor fields of view and heavy controls.

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