Sablatnig N.I
Josef Sablatnig · German Reich · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Sablatnig N.I was a German night bomber biplane developed in 1918. It was a two-seat landplane with a fixed tailskid undercarriage.
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 night bomber biplane
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
- Late-war German two-bay biplane
Identifiable as a staggered two-bay biplane of conventional WWI-era structure with a fixed tailskid undercarriage, and a tractor piston engine. Its night-bomber role distinguishes it from the C.I.
Specifications
- The Sablatnig N.I has a length of 8.7 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built in the final year of World War I, the N.I entered service too late to see significant operational use before the Armistice. It was designed for night bombing. The design shared much with the C.I landplane.
Variants
At least eight were built; it did not lead to further development after the war's end.
Where you'll see it
Saw very limited service with German forces in 1918 before the end of World War I curtailed further deployment.
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