Albatros G.II
Twin engined German biplane bomber
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The Albatros G.II, (Company post-war designation L.11), was a twin-engined German biplane bomber of World War I.[1]
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| G.II | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Medium bomber |
| Manufacturer | Albatros Flugzeugwerke |
| Primary user | Germany |
| Number built | 1[1] |
| History | |
| First flight | 1916[1] |
Development
Designed as a medium bomber, the G.II did not share any attributes with the larger G.I, being a single bay biplane with thick section upper wings and rigid X member inter-plane struts. The graceful lines of the fuselage were spoilt by the twin nose-wheel assembly, intended to reduce damage on nose-overs and at rest with a forward centre of gravity. A conventional tail-unit terminated the rear fuselage. The engines were installed in pusher nacelles, supported by struts from the fuselage and the lower wing trailing edges had cut-outs to allow the engines to be mounted further forward than otherwise possible.[2] Only a single prototype was built which demonstrated a relatively poor performance so further development was concentrated on the more powerful Albatros G.III.[1]
Operators
Specifications (G.II)
Data from German Aircraft of the First World War[1]
- Powerplant: 2 × Benz Bz.III 6 cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engine, 112 kW (150 hp) each
