Albatros CIII 38" N039

Skill Level: Intermediate

More than 250 parts

Albatros CIII 38"

SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: 1/12
Prop: 9x6
Channels: R/E/A/T
Wheels: Balsa Ply w Neo Tires
Wingspan: 38"
Airfoil Type: flat bottomed
Wing Area: 394 sq in
Cowl: N/A
Designer: M.K. Bengtson
Weight: 25 oz ready to fly
Spinner: N/A
Prototype By: Robert Stinson
Power System: 6V S400 with MP Jet 3.4:1 gearbox

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FEATURES

  • One piece constructi on
  • Top and bottom wing alignment is built into model
  • Scale dihedral with ailerons
  • Plywood cabane struts insure proper alignment of top wing
  • Box front fuselage, built up rear

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE


The Albatros CIII was an all purpose reconnaisance aircraft. It was introducd in December 1915 and remained in production until the end of the war. It served on the Western and Eastern fronts as well as Palestine. After 1917, it was eclipsed by more powerful C-types such as the Rumpler C.IV and DFW C.V. The aircraft was noted for it's excellent flying qualities and as such it found favor as a trainer after it's combat carreer was over. All told, about 65% of them were ordered as trainers, with unfilled orders through 1918.