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The Aviatik D. III was a German prototype single-seater fighter plane from the First World War designed by Aviatik. It became the basis for the Aviatik D. IV and Aviatik D.V. In November 1917 the plane was first flown using a 195 hp Benz Bz IIIbo gearless engine. It was of similar design to the Aviatik D. II and was armed with two LMG 08-15 machine guns. After several tests at Adlershof from February 9–12 1918 the plane underwent modifications as requested by the Idflieg.

The Bz IIIbo-powered Aviatik D.III, a small series of which was ordered for service test and evaluation. Aviatik D.II / D.1

Made by Aviatik.

Wing Area Sqm
21
Eng 1 Type
8
Status
Prototype only
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Gross Weight Kg
864
Span M
9
Range Km
720
Climb Rate Ms
Manufacturer
Aviatik
First Flight
November 1917
Eng 1 Name
Benz Bz IIIbo
National Origin
German
Guns
2
Height M
3
Prime Units
met
Eng 1 Hp
195
Eng 1 Number
1
Length M
8
Category
German fighter aircraft 1910-1919

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