Albatros D.IX
Albatros · German Empire · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Albatros D.IX was a German single-seat biplane fighter developed late in World War I as a successor to the successful D-series. It was part of Albatros's continuing effort to improve upon the renowned D.III and D.V family.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Rounded fuselage cross-section |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine WWI German biplane fighter
- Late-war Albatros sesquiplane layout
- Rounded fuselage cross-section
Distinguished from other late-war Albatros fighters by its slightly revised wing configuration and fuselage contours typical of 1917 German single-seat fighters.
Specifications
- The Albatros D.IX has a length of 6.65 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 154 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed in 1917, the D.IX represented one of several experimental fighters Albatros produced as the war progressed and Allied aircraft improved. It did not enter large-scale production, as attention shifted to other designs. The type flew limited trials before the war's end curtailed further development.
Variants
No significant production variants are recorded; the D.IX remained essentially a prototype and evaluation aircraft.
Where you'll see it
The Albatros D.IX saw no meaningful operational service, being used primarily for evaluation purposes by German aviation authorities.
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