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The '''Albatros G.II''' was a [[Germany|German]] [[biplane]] [[bomber]] |
The '''Albatros G.II''', (Company post-war designation L.11), was a twin-engined [[Germany|German]] [[biplane]] [[bomber]] of [[World War I]].<ref name="Gray"/> |
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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.<ref name="Jane's EoA">{{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London |pages=53 }}</ref> Only a single prototype was built which demonstrated a relatively poor performance so further development was concentrated on the more powerful [[Albatros G.III]].<ref name="Gray"/> |
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*{{cite book |last1=Herris |first1=Jack |title=Albatros Aircraft of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes: Volume 3: Bombers, Seaplanes, J-Types |date=2017 |publisher=Aeronaut Books |location=Charleston, South Carolina |isbn=978-1-935881-49-0|series=Great War Aviation Centennial Series |volume=26}} |
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*{{cite journal|last=S|first=W|title=Rara Avis - The Albatros G.II/G.III|journal=Windsock Worldwide|date=September–October 2009|volume=25|issue=5 |publisher=Albatros Productions |pages=12–14}} |
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 21 April 2024
| G.II | |
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| Role | Medium bomber |
| Manufacturer | Albatros Flugzeugwerke |
| First flight | 1916[1] |
| Primary user | Deutschland |
| Number built | 1[1] |
The Albatros G.II, (Company post-war designation L.11), was a twin-engined German biplane bomber of World War I.[1]
Development
[edit]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
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Specifications (G.II)
[edit]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
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Albatros G.II.
Notes
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Herris, Jack (2017). Albatros Aircraft of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes: Volume 3: Bombers, Seaplanes, J-Types. Great War Aviation Centennial Series. Vol. 26. Charleston, South Carolina: Aeronaut Books. ISBN 978-1-935881-49-0.
- S, W (September–October 2009). "Rara Avis - The Albatros G.II/G.III". Windsock Worldwide. 25 (5). Albatros Productions: 12–14.