The Airco DH.3 was a British bomber aircraft of the First World War. The DH.3 was designed in 1916 as a long-range day bomber by Geoffrey de Havilland, chief designer at the Aircraft Manufacturing Company. It was a large biplane with wide-span three-bay wings, slender fuselage, and a curved rudder.

Pilot and front and rear gunner positions; intended bomb load 960 lb. Single Lewis guns (front and mid-fuselage) for self-defence. The information shown is based on that available at the time of the content creation. If you have any additions or corrections then please contact us via email - All images BAE Systems copyright unless otherwise shown.

The Airco DH.3 was a British bomber aircraft of the First World War. The DH.3 was designed in 1916 as a long range day bomber by Geoffrey de Havilland, Chief Designer at the Aircraft Manufacturing Company. It was a large biplane with wide-span …

The D.H.3, Capt. Geoffrey de Havilland's third design for the Aircraft Manufacturing Co. Ltd., which appeared in 1916, was a large two bay biplane capable of bombing German industrial centres.

The Aircraft Company, better known nowadays as Airco, was formed by George Holt Thomas on 6th June 1911, combining The Aeroplane Supply Company of St Stephens's House, Westminster, with Airship Limited of Merton.

The Airco DH.3 was a British bomber aircraft of the First World War. The DH.3 was designed in 1916 as a long-range day bomber by Geoffrey de Havilland, chief designer at the Aircraft Manufacturing Company. It was a large biplane with wide-span three-bay wings, slender fuselage, and a curved rudder.

Airco D.H.3 Aircraft Type Specification, Dimensions and Performance from britishaircraft.co.uk

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The Airco D.H.3 was Geoffrey de Havilland's first twin engined aircraft and was designed as a day bomber with the range to hit German industry. It was originally produced as a private venture …

The Airco DH-3 was the predecessor to the Airco DH-10 "Amiens" PILOT CONTROLS: Alt + WASD and mouse for movement Left mouse button: Drop big bomb Central mouse button: Drop bomblets GUNNER CONTROLS: Alt + Mouse to aim the machinegun Left mouse to fire the machinegun remember there is a camera that makes aiming easier, press c to activate it Enjoy!