Albatros C.IX
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1917 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Albatros C.IX was a two-seat reconnaissance biplane produced in very small numbers in 1917, distinguished by its swept upper wing and the omission of the central interplane strut common to Albatros designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane with swept upper wing and unswept lower wing
- Mercedes D.III inline engine with rounded nose spinner
- Only three built; omits central interplane strut
The swept upper wing against a straight lower wing is the primary visual cue. The clean nose with a Mercedes D.III and absence of the usual central interplane strut distinguish it from other Albatros C-types.
Specifications
- The Albatros C.IX has a length of 8.22 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Only three examples were built and delivered for evaluation. The type attracted attention when Manfred von Richthofen used one as personal transport for a flight to meet Kaiser Wilhelm II in May 1917. No operational deployment followed the evaluation.
Variants
No variants; only three aircraft completed.
Where you'll see it
Limited to evaluation and occasional personal use by senior officers; never issued to front-line units.
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- Albatros C.VIII
- Albatros C.X
- Albatros C.XIII
- Albatros D.VII
- AEG C.VIII
- Albatros C.XII
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- B Class (US Navy)
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