OAW Albatros DIII for FS2004 By Stuart Green
Version 1.0
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Copyright:
This model is copyrighted, Copyright ©2004 Stuart Green. This package, including each and every file, may NOT be distributed and/or modified in any way, shape or form without express written consent from me, the author. This includes repaints, flight model mods, etc.
The Albatross DIII is one of the classic fighters of WWI, despite being plagues by wing failures under extreme flying conditions. Manufactured initially by Albatross, production was moved in Spring 1917 to the OAW subsidiary, to allow Albatross to concentrate on DV production. The most noticeable difference between the aircraft was the shape of the rudder, which was larger on OAW manufactured aircarft, as depicted in this model. It was powered by a 6 cylinder 160hp Mercedes water cooled engine. The Albatross DIII was a significant improvement on the DII, being a sesquiplane with the characteristic narrow lower wing. Its top speed was significantly faster than the DII, reaching 109 MPH. It also enjoyed good maneuverability and speed, with very good dive capabilities. However, the single spar of the narrow lower wing allowed the wing to twist to such an extent that it would fail in prolonged dives.
Wingspan: 29.8 feet
Length: 24 feet
Weight 1484 lbs(673 Kg) empty \ 2002 lbs(908 Kg) gross
Engine: Mercedes D.IIIa, liquid cooled, 901 CiD, 6 cylinder inline, 160 hp
Max Speed: 109 mph / 94.7 kts [175 km/h] at 3,281 ft [1,000 m]
Ceiling: 18,044 ft [5,500 m]
Endurance: 2 hours
Armament: 2 Spandau light machine guns
