Albatros D.VI
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Albatros D.VI was a prototype single-seat twin-boom pusher biplane built in 1917 in Germany.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- Twin-boom pusher biplane
- Single-seat fighter
- Fixed 20 mm Becker cannon with a 7.92 mm machine gun
Look for a pusher biplane fighter with twin booms carrying the tail.
Specifications
- The Albatros D.VI has a length of 7.75 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was armed with a fixed 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 machine gun and a fixed 20 mm Becker Type M2 cannon. Its undercarriage was damaged on landing during its maiden flight in February 1918 and was never repaired.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The project was abandoned in May 1918 because of other higher-priority programmes. The Mercedes D.IIIa engine was removed for use in a different aircraft.
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