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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.
| 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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