Albatros
CIII 38" N039 |
Skill
Level: Intermediate
More
than 250 parts
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SPECIFICATIONS |
Scale:
1/12 |
Prop:
9x6 |
Channels:
R/E/A/T |
Wheels: Balsa Ply w Neo Tires
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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
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Prototype
By: Robert Stinson |
Power
System: 6V S400 with MP Jet 3.4:1 gearbox |
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Decals
Available | Instruction
Manual download pdf file herel |
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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
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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.
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