Sablatnig C.II
Sablatnig · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Sablatnig C.II was a German two-seat reconnaissance biplane of 1918, powered by the Maybach Mb.IV engine and notable for its plywood-covered fuselage at a time when fabric covering was standard. Three aircraft were built but the design did not enter production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Plywood-covered fuselage with fabric-covered wings |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-bay biplane with staggered wings and Maybach inline engine
- Plywood-covered fuselage with fabric-covered wings
- Three examples built; WWI reconnaissance type
A conventional two-bay staggered biplane with a prominent Maybach inline engine. The plywood fuselage covering gives a slightly smoother fuselage profile than typical fabric-covered contemporaries, but the type is otherwise visually unremarkable among WWI German C-class aircraft.
Specifications
- The Sablatnig C.II has a length of 7.85 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced by Sablatnig Flugzeugbau in Berlin, the C.II was evaluated by the German Imperial Air Service as a two-seat reconnaissance aircraft. The staggered two-bay biplane configuration was conventional for the period. Only three examples were completed before the Armistice ended procurement, and Versailles Treaty restrictions subsequently curtailed all German military aircraft development.
Variants
Three aircraft built; no production variants.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; evaluation aircraft only.
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