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Albatros W.5

Albatros W.5

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

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Albatros
Category
Bombers
First flight
1917-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
72 kt
Max speed
72 kt
Range
260 nm
Max takeoff weight
8,080 lb
Powerplant
Benz Bz.III
Engines
2
Seats
3
Length
43 ft
Wingspan
74 ft
Height
14 ft
Number built
5

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.