Albatros L 60
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Albatros L 60 was a two-seat German utility aircraft of the 1920s, developed from the L 59.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Large spatted undercarriage
- Two seats and an 80 hp Siemens-Halske Sh 5 radial
Visually similar to the L 59: a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a spatted undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Albatros L 60 has a length of 5.4 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.3 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a development of the single-seat L 59, which was flying by September 1923.
Variants
It had the same dimensions as the L 59 but an 80 hp Siemens-Halske Sh 5 engine, and was slightly heavier and faster. Three were built.
Where you'll see it
It was a light utility aircraft.
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