asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141
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The asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 was an experimental World War II German Luftwaffe aircraft notable for its highly unconventional off-center fuselage layout designed to provide excellent visibility for observation duties.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 Context triple: [Hermann Pohlmann, designed, asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141]
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A.
Junkers W 34
The Junkers W 34 is a German single-engine transport and utility aircraft from the late 1920s and 1930s, widely used for civil and military purposes and notable for setting several aviation records.
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B.
Heinkel He 114
The Heinkel He 114 was a German World War II-era two-seat reconnaissance floatplane used primarily by the Kriegsmarine for maritime patrol and observation duties.
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C.
Blohm & Voss BV 238
The Blohm & Voss BV 238 was a German World War II prototype flying boat and one of the largest aircraft ever built, designed primarily for long-range maritime patrol and transport roles.
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D.
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch was a German World War II liaison and reconnaissance aircraft renowned for its exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities.
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E.
Albatros D.V
The Albatros D.V was a World War I German single-seat biplane fighter aircraft, known for its streamlined wooden monocoque fuselage and extensive use on the Western Front.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 Target entity description: The asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 was an experimental World War II German Luftwaffe aircraft notable for its highly unconventional off-center fuselage layout designed to provide excellent visibility for observation duties.
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A.
Junkers W 34
The Junkers W 34 is a German single-engine transport and utility aircraft from the late 1920s and 1930s, widely used for civil and military purposes and notable for setting several aviation records.
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B.
Heinkel He 114
The Heinkel He 114 was a German World War II-era two-seat reconnaissance floatplane used primarily by the Kriegsmarine for maritime patrol and observation duties.
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C.
Blohm & Voss BV 238
The Blohm & Voss BV 238 was a German World War II prototype flying boat and one of the largest aircraft ever built, designed primarily for long-range maritime patrol and transport roles.
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D.
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch was a German World War II liaison and reconnaissance aircraft renowned for its exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities.
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E.
Albatros D.V
The Albatros D.V was a World War I German single-seat biplane fighter aircraft, known for its streamlined wooden monocoque fuselage and extensive use on the Western Front.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
World War II aircraft
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asymmetrical aircraft ⓘ experimental aircraft ⓘ reconnaissance aircraft ⓘ |
| aerodynamicCharacteristic | good handling reported in tests ⓘ |
| aircraftCategory | single-engine monoplane ⓘ |
| aircraftControl | conventional despite asymmetry ⓘ |
| airForce |
German Luftwaffe
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linked to:
Luftwaffe
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| alsoKnownAs |
BV 141
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linked to:
BV 141A
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| armament |
light bombs (test configurations)
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machine guns ⓘ |
| cockpitLocation | offset glazed crew gondola ⓘ |
| configuration | asymmetrical layout ⓘ |
| conflict |
Second World War
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linked to:
World War II
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| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| crew | 3 ⓘ |
| designer | Richard Vogt ⓘ |
| developmentVariant |
BV 141A
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BV 141B ⓘ |
| engineType | BMW 801 radial engine ⓘ |
| era |
early 1940s
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late 1930s ⓘ |
| feature |
excellent visibility for observation
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off-center crew nacelle ⓘ single radial engine ⓘ single tail boom ⓘ |
| firstFlight | 1938 ⓘ |
| introduced | early 1940s ⓘ |
| landingGear | conventional tailwheel undercarriage ⓘ |
| languageOfName | German ⓘ |
| length | approximately 13.9 m ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Blohm & Voss ⓘ |
| maximumSpeed | around 370 km/h ⓘ |
| notableFor |
excellent all-round visibility for observer
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highly unconventional asymmetrical design ⓘ |
| operator | Luftwaffe ⓘ |
| powerplantConfiguration | engine mounted on opposite side of crew nacelle ⓘ |
| primaryRole | tactical reconnaissance ⓘ |
| productionCount | small number of prototypes and pre-series aircraft ⓘ |
| reasonForLimitedProduction |
competition from Focke-Wulf Fw 189
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engine supply priorities ⓘ |
| status |
not mass-produced
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prototype only ⓘ |
| tailConfiguration | single vertical tail on boom ⓘ |
| usedFor |
evaluation by Luftwaffe
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reconnaissance trials ⓘ |
| usedIn | World War II ⓘ |
| wingspan | approximately 17.5 m ⓘ |
| wingType | low-wing monoplane ⓘ |
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Subject: asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 Description of subject: The asymmetrical reconnaissance aircraft BV 141 was an experimental World War II German Luftwaffe aircraft notable for its highly unconventional off-center fuselage layout designed to provide excellent visibility for observation duties.
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