Albatros L 103
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Albatros L 103, also designated Al 103 by the RLM, was a German experimental aircraft of the 1930s. It was a parasol-wing landplane of conventional configuration.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, variable |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Parasol-wing landplane of conventional configuration
- Pilot and observer in separate open cockpits
- Single Argus As 10C engine in the nose
A parasol-wing monoplane 11.15 metres long with a 15.4 metre wingspan. Its Argus As 10C engine gave it a maximum speed of 180 km/h.
Specifications
- The Albatros L 103 has a length of 11.15 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.4 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The aircraft first flew in 1933. It seated the pilot and a flight test observer in separate, open cockpits.
Variants
Only one L 103 was built.
Where you'll see it
The Al 103 was used to test variations in sweepback, dihedral and tailplane area.
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