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Hannover CL.III
Photo: Photographer: Pvt. J. E. Gibbon, U.S. Army derivative work: Keraunoscopia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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HannoverCL.III

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Germany · 1918
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HannoverCL.III

Hannover CL.III
Hannover CL.III Photo: Photographer: Pvt. J. E. Gibbon, U.S. Army derivative work: Keraunoscopia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
12
Payload
15
Loiter / Endurance
20
Survivability
18
Accuracy
22
Low-Altitude Capability
30
Avionics
5
Reliability
25
Versatility
28
Cost-Effectiveness
35
Origin Germany
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918
Operators4 countries
Quantity617
Data Quality88%
19
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
10/12
World War I
242/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
12
Payload
15
Loiter / Endurance
20
Survivability
18
Accuracy
22
Low-Altitude Capability
30
Avionics
5
Reliability
25
Versatility
28
Cost-Effectiveness
35
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Hannover CL.III
Country
Production
1918–
Quantity
617
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
19
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1917
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleGround attack aircraft
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine Typewater-cooled straight-six piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
  • Internal Fuel1,120 kg
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed165 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,048 m
  • Ferry Range400 km
  • Rate of Climb2.6 m/s
  • G-Limit4.5
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length7.58 m
  • Wingspan11.7 m
  • Height2.8 m
  • Wing Area32.7
  • Empty Weight760 kg
  • Loaded Weight1,120 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • Hardpoints0
  • Weapons Payload360 kg
  • Internal Gun1x LMG 08/15 (synchronized) + 1x Parabellum MG 14 (observer)
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built617
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
108
years in service
617
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Hannover CL.III 1918
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05 / Operators
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