Albatros W.5
Albatros · German Empire · first flew 1917 · bomber
The Albatros W.5 was a German World War I twin-engine floatplane torpedo bomber, an improved version of the W.3, with a crew of three. Five were built for the Imperial German Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German naval floatplane torpedo bomber
- Two Benz Bz.III engines in pusher nacelles between the wings
- Slightly swept wings and an angular fin
A large twin-engine biplane floatplane with two 150 hp Benz engines in pusher nacelles between the wings, floats for water operation, slightly swept wings and an angular fin.
Specifications
- The Albatros W.5 has a length of 13.1 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.7 m (74 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 133 km/h (83 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Developed in 1917 as an improved W.3, the W.5 had slightly swept wings, a more angular fin and a fuselage modified to carry the torpedo partly inside it. Its performance disappointed compared with the G.III bomber.
Variants
An improved development of the W.3 torpedo bomber; five W.5s were built.
Where you'll see it
Five were delivered to the German navy and withdrawn early in 1918.
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