Albatros C.X
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Albatros C.X was a World War I German two-seat reconnaissance and artillery co-operation biplane, representing the mature development of the Albatros C-series line. It served on the Western Front from 1917.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Typical Albatros plywood fuselage construction |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German two-seat reconnaissance and artillery biplane
- Typical Albatros plywood fuselage construction
- Single inline engine with observer in rear cockpit
Classic Albatros C-type silhouette: semi-monocoque plywood fuselage, equal-span biplane wings, inline Mercedes engine, and two open cockpits in tandem.
Specifications
- The Albatros C.X has a length of 9.15 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.36 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (pilot + observer).
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History
The C.X was an improved version of the long-running Albatros C series, featuring a more powerful engine and refined airframe. It was used extensively for artillery spotting, photographic reconnaissance, and light bombing. The type served until the Armistice, though it was increasingly outclassed by Allied fighters.
Variants
The Albatros C series ranged from the C.I through to the C.XII; the C.X was a late-war development with improved performance.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) on the Western and Eastern Fronts from 1917 to 1918.
Related aircraft
- Albatros C.IX
- Albatros C.VIII
- Albatros C.XIII
- Albatros D.VII
- AEG C.VIII
- AEG D.I
- Albatros C.XII
- Albatros D.IX
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