Albatros D.X
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · German Empire · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Albatros D.X was a late World War I German single-seat biplane fighter prototype developed by Albatros Flugzeugwerke in 1918 as an evolution of the successful D-series fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late World War I German single-seat biplane fighter prototype
- Sesquiplane layout with unequal-span wings
- Mercedes D.IIIa inline engine
A classic Albatros sesquiplane biplane with unequal-span wings, plywood fuselage, an inline engine, and the characteristic Albatros rounded fuselage cross-section.
Specifications
- The Albatros D.X has a length of 6.18 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.84 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed in 1918 as the war was drawing to a close, the D.X incorporated lessons from combat experience but did not reach production before the Armistice. It represented one of the final Albatros fighter designs. Only a small number of prototypes were built.
Variants
The D.X was a prototype only; no production variants followed.
Where you'll see it
The Albatros D.X did not enter operational service before World War I ended in November 1918.
Related aircraft
- Albatros C.XIV
- Albatros D.XI
- Albatros D.XII
- Albatros C.IX
- AEG J.II
- Aviatik D.III
- Aviatik D.VI
- Aviatik D.VII
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