Albatros W.5

The Alabatros W.5 was a floatplane torpedo bomber used by Germany during World War I.

It was a biplane with twin pusher engines.

The W.5 was used for coastal mining and maritime reconnaissance.

Specifications

Crew

Three

Length

13.10 m (43 ft 0 in)

Wingspan

22.7 m (74 ft 5 in)

Height

4.24 m (13 ft 11 in)

Gross weight

3,665 kg (8,080 lb)

Powerplant

2 × Benz Bz.II ,

75 kW (100 hp) each

Performance

Maximum speed

135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn)

Range

490 km (300 mi, 260 nmi)

Armament

Torpedoes

 

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