The W and B.I brought Hansa-Brandenburg production orders in 1914 and established its reputation for dependable aircraft. The B.I served with both Austro-Hungarian aviation troops and the navy. The W received an order for 77 aircraft, making it a production type despite its place among the firm's earliest designs. Its engine installation changed during that run: the first 27 carried Benz engines, while the remaining 50 received Mercedes D.III engines. Reliable delivery gave the company a foundation for further naval orders and design development.
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Early W and B.I orders established Hansa-Brandenburg
The W's 77-aircraft order and the B.I's varied service established the firm's production base, while W production shifted from Benz to Mercedes engines.