Dutch Modelling and Aviation

In Memoriam

Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Wilko Jonker passed away after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic model building were his hobby and on this website he has shared all the knowledge he has gathered about it over the many years. His hobby was able to distract him from the raging disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

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History

This type was a more sophisticated development of the Albatros C.I. It was used for various purposes, such as reconnaissance and light bomber.
It mainly differed from its predecessor in the revised tail construction. Several engines used as the Benz Bz. III rated 150 hp or a 160 hp Mercedes D.II.
Not unusual at that time, cut the cylinder and the exhaust above the hull.
The observer had a 7.92 mm Parabellum machine gun. Later versions had a synchronized 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 machine gun.
The aircraft could carry a bomb load of about 91 kg.

 

Technical Information
Dimensions:
Length: 8 m Wing span: 11,69 m
Height: 3,07 m Wing area: 36,91 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 851 kg Max. start weight: 1353 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 140 km/hr Rate of climb: 9 min to 1000 m
Range: 4 hours Service ceiling: 3500 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Benz Bz. III rated 150 pk. Sometimes a Mercedes D-III rated 160 pk was used; the height became then 3,10 m
Crew: Two men.
Armament: One movable 7,9 mm MG 14 Parabellum machine gun; circa 90 kg bombs.

 

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