The Albatros C.IX, a German military reconnaissance biplane from 1917, featured a unique design without a central strut between the upper wing and the fuselage, a rarity for its time.
Additionally, it had a swept top wing and a straight lower wing, further setting it apart.
With only three units produced, Manfred von Richthofen utilised one for his personal transportation needs, even using it to meet Kaiser Wilhelm II in May 1917.
Specifications
Crew
2
Length
8.22 m (27 ft 0 in)
Wingspan
10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
Height
2.74 m (9 ft 0 in)
Empty weight
790 kg (1,742 lb)
Powerplant
1 × Mercedes D.III,
Inline piston engine,
118 kW (158 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed
155 km/h (96 mph, 84 kn)
Range
385 km (239 mi, 208 nmi)
Armament
Guns
2 × 7.9mm machine guns.
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