The Albatros C.II, a German military pusher reconnaissance biplane, was a unique aircraft with only one prototype built, never making it into production.
It featured wings and landing gear from the earlier C.I model but was distinguished by a short nacelle instead of a traditional fuselage.
This nacelle housed a 150 hp (112 kW) Benz Bz.III engine in a pusher configuration, driving a two-bladed propeller.
The observer/gunner occupied the front open cockpit within the nacelle, while the pilot sat behind.
The tail structure of the C.II utilised an open frame design with a standard fin and rudder configuration.
Specifications
Crew
2
Length
7.15 m (23 ft 5 in)
Wingspan
12.90 m (42 ft 4 in)
Height
3.26 m (10 ft 8 in)
Wing area
40.50 m2 (435.9 sq ft)
Empty weight
786 kg (1,733 lb)
Gross weight
986 kg (2,174 lb)
Powerplant
1 × Benz Bz.III liquid-cooled inline engine,
110 kW (150 hp)
Propellers
2-bladed
Maximum speed
126 km/h (78 mph, 68 kn)
Cruise speed
105 km/h (65 mph, 57 kn)
Range
300 km (190 mi, 160 nmi)
Service ceiling
3,000 m (9,800 ft).
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