Albatros G.III
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1916 · bomber
The Albatros G.III was a German twin-engine biplane bomber used during World War I for bombing missions on the Western and Eastern Fronts.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engine biplane bomber with pusher and tractor arrangement
- Large rectangular wings with equal-span configuration
- World War I German bomber with crew of two or three
A large equal-span biplane with two tractor engines mounted between the wings, a flat-sided fuselage nacelle, and a pusher tail unit supported by booms.
Specifications
- The Albatros G.III has a length of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
Developed as part of the Albatros G-series of large aircraft, the G.III entered service around 1916. It was operated by the German Kagohl bombing units alongside other G-type aircraft from various manufacturers.
Variants
The G-series progressed through G.I, G.II, and G.III marks, each bringing incremental improvements in payload and range; the G.III represented the mature form of this early bomber family.
Where you'll see it
Used by the German Luftstreitkräfte in a strategic bombing role, the G.III was eventually replaced by more capable AEG and Gotha designs as the war progressed.
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