Albatros G.II
| G.II | |
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| Role | Medium bomber |
| Manufacturer | Albatros Flugzeugwerke |
| First flight | 1916[1] |
| Primary user | Germany |
| Number built | 1[1] |
The Albatros G.II, (Company post-war designation L.11), was a twin-engined German biplane bomber of World War I.[1]
Development[edit]
Designed as a medium bomber, the G.II did not share any attributes with the larger G.I, being a single bay biplane with thick section upper wings and rigid X member inter-plane struts. The graceful lines of the fuselage were spoilt by the twin nose-wheel assembly, intended to reduce damage on nose-overs and at rest with a forward centre of gravity. A conventional tail-unit terminated the rear fuselage. The engines were installed in pusher nacelles, supported by struts from the fuselage and the lower wing trailing edges had cut-outs to allow the engines to be mounted further forward than otherwise possible.[2] Only a single prototype was built which demonstrated a relatively poor performance so further development was concentrated on the more powerful Albatros G.III.[1]
Operators[edit]
Specifications (G.II)[edit]
Data from German Aircraft of the First World War[1]
- Powerplant: 2 × Benz Bz.III 6 cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engine, 112 kW (150 hp) each
See also[edit]
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References[edit]
Notes[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Herris, Jack (2017). Albatros Aircraft of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes: Volume 3: Bombers, Seaplanes, J-Types. Great War Aviation Centennial Series. Vol. 26. Charleston, South Carolina: Aeronaut Books. ISBN 978-1-935881-49-0.
- S, W (September–October 2009). "Rara Avis - The Albatros G.II/G.III". Windsock Worldwide. 25 (5). Albatros Productions: 12–14.