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

The Albatros C. VII, a two seat scout, was a development of the disappointing Albatros CV.
It was in a way the same type, but with an improved and more reliable engine and further refinement of the control surfaces, so the aircraft was better manoeuvrable.

 

Technical Information
Dimensions:
Length: 8,7 m Wingspan: 12,78 m
Height: 3,6 m Wing area: 43,4 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 989 kg Max. start weight: 1550 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 170 km/u Rate of climb: 192 m/min
Range: 3,3 hrs Service ceiling: 5000 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Benz Bz-IV rated 200 pk
Crew: Two men
Armament: One fixed, forward firing Spandau 7,9 mm LMG 08/15 machine gun;
one movable 7,9 mm Parabellum MG14 machine-gun;
About 90 kg bombs

 

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