LFG V 42


The V 42 was a one off, single-engine, two-seat sports monoplane, built in Germany in 1925.

Design and development

Broadly similar to but larger and nearly 30% heavier than the LFG V 40 and LFG V 44, the V 42 was an all-metal cantilever high-wing monoplane. Unlike the V 40 and V 44 it was powered by an inline engine rather than a radial, the Mercedes D.I.

Operational history

The V 42 was amongst five LFG entries to the Round Germany Flight held in the summer of 1925, though only the LFG V 39 took take part.

Specifications