Albatros G.II

Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1916 · bomber

The Albatros G.II was a German twin-engine bomber biplane of WWI, developed by Albatros as part of the G-series (Grossflugzeug) programme for medium-range bombing operations on the Western and Eastern Fronts.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsMid-mounted, straight
E — Engines2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage12.5 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Resembles the AEG G.IV and Gotha G.IV in general layout, but the Albatros G types are identified by their more rounded fuselage cross-section and the characteristic Albatros plywood construction visible in the smooth fuselage skinning.

Specifications

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History

Albatros expanded from its successful fighter designs to the multi-engine bomber class with the G series from 1915 onward. The G.II of 1916 improved on the G.I with more powerful Mercedes engines and greater bomb load capacity. It served alongside the better-known Gotha and AEG bombers in German bombing campaigns.

Variants

The G.I preceded it; the G.III followed with further refinements. The series was produced in modest numbers alongside Albatros's much larger fighter output.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the Kagohl (Kampfgeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung) bombing squadrons on both the Western and Eastern Fronts from 1916–17, before larger Gotha types took over strategic missions.

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