Albatros G.I

Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1916 · bomber

The Albatros G.I was a German twin-engine bomber biplane of World War I, designed by Albatros Flugzeugwerke for the Großflugzeug category of large aircraft intended for strategic bombing.

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• German WWI twin-engine Großflugzeug bomber
• Biplane with two tractor engines on the lower wing
• Large fuselage nacelle with glazed nose

Long-span biplane with two separate engine nacelles and a centralised fuselage; the relatively clean lines distinguish it from the more angular Friedrichshafen G-types.

Specifications

• The Albatros G.I has a length of 12 m (39 ft).
• It has a wingspan of 27.3 m (90 ft).
• Typical crew: 3.

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History

Albatros developed the G.I in 1916 as part of Germany's effort to field capable multi-engine bombers alongside the specialised Gotha and Riesenflugzeug programmes. It featured two tractor engines on the lower wing and a roomy crew nacelle.

Variants

The G series from Albatros included several related designs; the G.I was the initial production-intended type, followed by improved marks.

Where you'll see it

The Albatros G.I saw limited operational use with the Luftstreitkräfte; it was overshadowed by the more capable Gotha G-types in the strategic bombing role.

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