The Albatros Al 103 (RLM designation) was a German experimental aircraft of the 1930s.
It was a parasol wing landplane of conventional configuration, seating the pilot and flight test observer in separate, open cockpits.
The Al 103 was used to test variations in sweepback, dihedral and tail plane area.
This was the very last of the Albatros branded aircraft.
Specifications
Crew
2
Length
11.15 m (36 ft 7 in)
Wingspan
15.4 m (50 ft 6 in) with 10° sweepback
Height
3.66 m (12 ft 0 in)
Wing area
32.86 m2 (353.7 sq ft)
Aspect ratio
7.22
Empty weight
925 kg (2,039 lb)
Gross weight
1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
Fuel capacity
100 kg (220 lb) + Oil 10 kg (22 lb)
Powerplant
1 × Argus As 10C inverted V-8, air cooled piston engine,
176.5 kW (236.7 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed
180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn) at sea level
Cruise speed
193 km/h (120 mph, 104 kn) at altitude
Range
322 km (200 mi, 174 nmi)
Endurance
2 hours
Service ceiling
4,000 m (13,000 ft)
Rate of climb
2.7 m/s (530 ft/min)
Wing loading
44.12 kg/m2 (9.04 lb/sq ft).
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