Sablatnig C.I
Sablatnig · German Reich · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Sablatnig C.I was a German two-seat reconnaissance and general-purpose biplane built during World War I. It was produced by the Sablatnig Flugzeugbau company based in Berlin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German biplane two-seater
- Inline engine with nose-mounted radiator
- Sesquiplane wing arrangement
A conventional WWI German two-bay biplane with equal-span wings, inline engine with forward radiator, and open cockpits in tandem. Distinguished from contemporaries by its relatively large wingspan for a two-seater.
Specifications
- The Sablatnig C.I has a length of 8.7 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed in 1917 to meet German military requirements for a versatile two-seat aircraft, the C.I served in reconnaissance and light duties roles on the Western and Eastern Fronts. It was a conventional design for its era with a typical inline piston engine. Production numbers were modest.
Variants
The C.I was the primary variant; the related N.I was developed for naval patrol duties.
Where you'll see it
Served with Fliegerabteilungen units of the Imperial German Air Service during the later stages of World War I.
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