Sablatnig SF 3
Sablatnig Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1917 · light aircraft
The Sablatnig SF 3 was a German World War I twin-float biplane seaplane used by the Imperial German Navy for coastal patrol and reconnaissance. It was produced by the Sablatnig Flugzeugbau company, which specialised in naval aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German WWI single-engine biplane seaplane from Sablatnig
- Twin-float biplane for coastal patrol in North Sea and Baltic
- Open tandem cockpits with observer armed with flexible gun
A typical WWI biplane seaplane on twin floats; the very wide wingspan relative to the compact fuselage and the observer's gun position forward of the pilot are characteristic features.
Specifications
- The Sablatnig SF 3 has a length of 8.35 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.8 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Sablatnig Flugzeugbau produced a series of seaplanes for the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I. The SF 3, appearing in 1917, was used for North Sea and Baltic patrol duties. The company built several variants of increasing capability through the war.
Variants
The Sablatnig series included the SF 1, SF 2, SF 3, and later types; the SF 5 was a later and more refined design.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Kaiserliche Marine on North Sea and Baltic coast patrol duties in 1917-1918.
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