Albatros W.5

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The Albatros W.5 was a floatplane torpedo bomber used by Germany during World War I. It was a biplane with twin pusher engines.

TypeTorpedo bomber
Number built5
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W.5
General information
TypeTorpedo bomber
ManufacturerAlbatros Flugzeugwerke
Number built5
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Specifications (W.5)

Data from German Aircraft of World War I[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: three
  • Length: 13.10 m (43 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 22.7 m (74 ft 5 in)
  • Height: 4.25 m (13 ft 11 in)
  • Gross weight: 3,665 kg (8,080 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Benz Bz.III , 112 kW (150 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 133 km/h (83 mph, 72 kn)
  • Range: 490 km (300 mi, 260 nmi)

Armament

  • Torpedoes

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