 Although it was said to have tricky handling, the Roland C.II had excellent performance, and was also used on long-range missions as a bomber escort.A version with the 200 hp Benz Bz.IV engine and new wing struts was built as the D.III, but only one prototype was ever built, as was the case for the 160 hp Mercedes D.III-powered C.V.The C.II was adapted to the pure fighter role as the Roland D.I, but in this role the poor forward view proved to be a problem.