Albatros Al 101
| Albatros Al 101 | |
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| Type: | Trainer aircraft |
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| Production time: |
1930-1932 |
| Number of pieces: |
83 |
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The Albatros Al 101 (factory designation L 101) was a two-seat training aircraft from the Albatros Flugzeugwerke .
history
In 1930, the Albatros Flugzeugwerke design office designed the L 101, which was given the RLM designation Al 101 around 1931 . When Focke-Wulf took over the Albatros works in 1932, the Al 101 was continued to be built, as new orders for this good-natured training aircraft were repeatedly received.
Before the bankruptcy, Albatros built four aircraft (W. No. 10180, 10183-10185), Focke-Wulf seven (W. No. 141-147) from an order from 1932 and 83 for an RLM order (W. No. 183–250, 281–295), so that a total of 94 aircraft were built.
construction
The two-seater Al 101 was a stripped high-wing aircraft. Compared to its predecessors, it received two main innovations: the supporting structure consisted entirely of a metal framework and the high-decker arrangement was chosen for safety reasons . In addition, the wings could be folded back to save space. The engines available were the Argus As 8 (Al 101), the Cirrus "Hermes" (Al 101 A) and the Argus As 8 a (Al 101 C and D).
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Al 101 | Al 101 A | Al 101 C and D |
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| crew | 2 | ||
| length | 8.50 m | ||
| span | 12.50 m | ||
| Empty mass | 515 kg | ||
| Takeoff mass | 830 kg | ||
| Engine | Argus As 8 | Cirrus "Hermes" | Argus As 8 a |
| power | 70 kW (95 PS) | 85 kW (116 hp) | 88 kW (120 PS) |
| Top speed | 171 km / h | ||
| Landing speed | 70 km / h | ||
| Range | 930 km | ||
See also
literature
- Heinz J. Nowarra : The German Air Armament 1933-1945. Volume 1, Bernard & Graefe Verlag, ISBN 3-7637-5465-2 .
- Peter W. Cohausz: German aircraft up to 1945. Aviatic Verlag, ISBN 978-3-942645-00-3 .
Web links
- luftarchiv.de. Retrieved July 10, 2013 .
- Luftfahrtmuseum.com. Retrieved July 10, 2013 .
Individual evidence
- ^ Peter W. Cohausz: German aircraft until 1945. Aviatic Verlag