Albatros D.III 2024-07-01

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Albatros D.III - Albatros D.III

The Albatros D.III

The Albatros D.III was a development of the Albatros D.II. Having investigated the construction of captured Nieuport fighters, Albatros engineers designed the lower wing of the D.III narrower and shorter than the upper, supported by V-shaped struts. The Mercedes 6 cylinder engine was increased to 180hp from 160hp. Wing tips became swept, that helped to avoid wings vibration. The aileron control rods were drawn through the lower wing, and the radiator was displaced from...

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