Albatros D.XII
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Albatros D.XII was a late First World War single-seat fighter biplane developed as an evolution of the highly successful Albatros D-series. It arrived too late to enter production service before the Armistice.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late-WWI German sesquiplane fighter in the Albatros D-series lineage
- Tapered lower wing significantly smaller than upper wing — sesquiplane layout
- Six-cylinder inline Mercedes or BMW engine with a car-type nose radiator
Follows the established Albatros aesthetic: rounded plywood fuselage, heavily staggered sesquiplane wings, inline engine with a distinctive car-type frontal radiator, and a conventional tail with a rounded fin.
Specifications
- The Albatros D.XII has a length of 5.78 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed in 1918 as the German Air Service sought to maintain fighter superiority, the D.XII represented a refinement of Albatros sesquiplane practice. It first flew in 1918 but the war ended before it could enter service. Only a very small number of prototypes were completed.
Variants
Only prototypes; no production series was established.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service. Prototypes only, flown in Germany in 1918.
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