Albatros L 74
Albatros Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Albatros L 74 was a German light touring and training monoplane of the late 1920s, produced by the Albatros Flugzeugwerke as part of their post-war return to civil aircraft production. It was a modest, practical design for the German flying club market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Late-1920s German light parasol monoplane
- Open cockpit with fixed undercarriage
- Albatros post-WWI civil design
A high-wing or parasol monoplane with an open cockpit, strut bracing, and fixed undercarriage. The Albatros L-series aircraft resemble other German inter-war light monoplanes of the period; the elongated fuselage is a mild distinguishing feature.
Specifications
- The Albatros L 74 has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.3 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Albatros, famous for its First World War fighters, turned to civil aircraft production in the Weimar Republic era. The L 74 was among the types produced for German aero clubs and private pilots in the late 1920s, before the company was absorbed into larger industrial groupings.
Variants
The L 74 was one of several Albatros L-series civil designs; minor variants with different engines existed across the series.
Where you'll see it
The Albatros L 74 served with German flying clubs and private owners in the late 1920s and early 1930s; it did not enter military service.
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