LWF model V

LWF model V
Role trainer/reconnaissance
National origin United States
Manufacturer Lowe, Willard & Fowler Engineering Company
Designer Chas. F. Willard
Status retired
Primary user Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps
Number built 130, including model F

The LWF model V is an American two-seat reconnaissance and training biplane built during World War One, and used for a short period afterwards. A variant specially built to test the Liberty L-12 aircraft engine, the model F, was the first aircraft to fly powered by that widely used engine.

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