Sablatnig SF-8
Sablatnig · Germany · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The Sablatnig SF-8 was a training seaplane produced in Germany during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional two-bay biplane with staggered wings of unequal span
- Open cockpits in tandem
- Seaplane on floats with a 150 hp Benz Bz.III
It is a conventional two-bay biplane with staggered wings of unequal span and open tandem cockpits.
Specifications
- The Sablatnig SF-8 has a length of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was purpose-built as a trainer, at Dr Sablatnig's suggestion, for the Imperial German Navy. It first flew in 1918.
Variants
It was similar to the firm's earlier designs, which had often served as trainers.
Where you'll see it
The Imperial German Navy ordered 33, but at least three were built.
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