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Albatros N.XVIII

119k DestinyAviation  7.7 years ago

Notes:
-Great rear gunner view
-Great cockpit view
-Action group 8: turn engine on/off
-Action groups 1&2: Bombs

Stats:
-Top speed: ~150mph
-Armament: 2 Spandau Machine Guns (pilot-operated) and 1 20mm Becker (rear-gunner) and 4 150kg bombs
-Takeoff speed: 100mph

History: In November of 1917, Albatros designers decided to create an aircraft that would fit the "N" designation (twin-seat, single-engine night aircraft). A few days later and the N.XVIII (N.18) prototype had been built. Test flights revealed that it was one of, if not the, fastest planes to be built in that time period. The aircraft was also well armored, allowing it to take more damage than its counterparts. It was also equipped with two fuel tanks so that in the event that one caught on fire, it could be jettisoned from the plane (function does not work on this). It was well armed as well, making it an instant favorite with the pilots who first flew them. Sadly for the N.XVIII, it did not enter service until early 1918 and with only two squadrons being outfitted with the new aircraft before the war ended.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 50.6ft (15.4m)
  • Length 39.4ft (12.0m)
  • Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 8,716lbs (3,953kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,086lbs (4,575kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.099
  • Wing Loading 17.1lbs/ft2 (83.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 588.5ft2 (54.7m2)
  • Drag Points 8322

Parts

  • Number of Parts 167
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 599
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    In order to get points you need to upload aircraft. Those aircraft need to get upvotes. I think it's kind of strange, but that's the system. @Beastminer4703

    7.7 years ago
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    @DestinyAviation how do I get points? I want to up vote peoples' builds, but it says I need 30 points to do so. 😔

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    Oh, it's not a replica. Sorry for any confusion! @Treadmill103

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    106k SimpleFlow

    Nice

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    I just love albatros, it's my favorite WWI plane, nice ^L^

    7.7 years ago