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Albatross C-1 kit content

Albatros C-1 1915

 

 


Specifications:  
Wingspan: 259 cm 102"
Length: 162 cm 63.8"
Wing surface: 88 dm² 1364 sq inch
Wing loading: 51 g/dm² 16.8 oz/ft²
Weight: 7200 g 16 lbs
Engine: .90 - 1.20 ci (15 - 20 cc) 2-stroke
  .91 -1.20 ci (15 - 20 cc) 4-stroke
Radio: Min. 4-channel with 4 servos

 

The Model
The model size makes it easy to fly, but also fairly easy to transport. Both the upper and the lower wing panels can be removed for transportation of the model.
The moment arms are short and the rudders sensitive, so, if you can, fly it with a dual rate transmitter. The finished model is painted in 1915 livery. Further detailing can be made as per documentation.

Covering and finish
The model is covered and painted from the factory. When you have made changes in the engine mount and wall and adapted the dummy engine to fit in line with the engine, you will have to cover the exposed timber with fuel proof paint.

ALBATROS C-I
The Albatros C-I designed by Ernst Heinkel was produced early in 1915. For it was a powerful aeroplane, and this combined with its rugged construction, made it usefull many tasks, like fighting, escort, bombing, reconnaissance, artillery observation and photography— and sometimes a combination of two or more of these chores at once! It was in use on all fronts well into 1916, though by the end of 1915 it was gradually replaced by its successor, the C III.
The installation of the 150 h.p. Benz D III, or 160 h.p. Mercedes D III engine gave the C I an edge on the contemporary Allied types which did not have engines of comparable power/weight ratio. The Albatros C-1 weighed 1,925 lb. empty, and carried a max load of 639 lb. Performance with the 160 h.p. Mercedes were: maximum speed, 82+ mph, climb to 3,280 ft. in 9 mins., to 6,560 ft. in 25 mins., and to 9,840 ft. in 58+ mins., with a ceiling of approximately 10,000 ft. The 150 litres fuel tank gave about two hours flying time. A Parabellum machine gunwas mounted on a rotating ring in the rear cockpit.A small bomb load was stored in cylindrical containers fixed on the C/G between the two cockpits. No forward firing gun was provided.

More pictures of the Albatros C1 here.

K&W models 1:5 scale:

Austria-Hungary
Phönix D-III

Finland
Thulin D

France
Morane Saulnier L
Morane Saulnier H
Bleriot XI
Nieuport 17 C-1
Antoinette VII
SPAD XIII
Voisin Bi-plane
Breguet CU-1 RNF

Germany
Albatros C-1
Focke Wulf FW44
Fokker D-V
Fokker D-VII
Fokker E-III
Junkers CL-1
Pfalz E-I
Pfalz E-III

Great Britain
Avro 504 K
Blackburn Mono D
Bristol F2B
R.A.F. SE5a
Sopwith Tri-plane
R.A.F. BE2a
Vickers Vimy

Italy
Macchi M7
Nieuport 17

Japan
K5Y2 Willow (Float)
K5Y1 Willow

Sweden
Focke Wulf FW44
Macchi M7
Phönix D-III
Sk1 CFM Albatros 120
Thulin K
Ö1 Tummelisa

USA
Standard J-1
Wright Flyer
Thomas Morse
Ryan NYP
AIRCO DH4B
Douglas World Cruiser
Curtis JN-4 Jenny
Stearman PT17

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