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.X was basically an enlarged version of the Albatros C.VII and designed for the new Mercedes D.IVa engine of 260 hp, which became available during 1917.
The radiator was mounted in the wing and the aircraft was equipped with a number of other, at that time modern features such as an oxygen supply and radio equipment.

 

Technical Information
Dimensions:
Length: 9,15 m Wingspan: 14,36 m
Height: 3,4 m Wing area: 42,7 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 1050 kg Max. start weight: 1668 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 175 km/u Rate of climb: 198 m/min
Range: 3,4 hours Service ceiling: 5000 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D-IV rated 260 hp
Crew: Two men
Armament: One fixed forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 machine-gun;
One movable 7,9 mm Parabellum MG14 machine-gun for the observer;
About 90 kg bombs.

 

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