FS98 Albatros G.II Grosskampfflugzeug, 1916
===========================================Stephan Scholz, April 2007.

Installation:
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Unzip AlbatrG2 into a temporary directory and copy the Albatros G.II file
into the main FS98 aircraft directory.

The virtual Albatros G.II Grosskampfflugzeug Prototype.
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The Albatros G.II was the prototype for the limited production G.III version,
the only difference being the motorization: Two 165 hp Benz Bz III engines.

The model is based on one single photograph of the Albatros G.III from
Rosebud´s WW1 and Early Aviation Page and on the Virtual Aircraft Museum
page, which included the technical specifications of the G.III.

As other aircraft built by Abatros Flugzeugwerke, such as the single-engined
C.V and the C.VII biplane fighters, the Albatros G.II had a streamlined,
elegant design, with rounded tail and wing surfaces, and a rounded nose.

The model is built with AF99 and animated with Abacus Aircraft Animator
(ailerons, rudder and elevator). It features features hollowed-out flight
deck with two landing-aid windows on each side, as well as hollowed-out fore
and aft gunner wells. The AFX source files are those of the Albatros G.III.

The model has a surprisingly low bleedthrough incidence. Splitting up the
wings into front and rear sections, and placing the latter into the tail
right/left groups, prevented the pusher propellers, which are also placed
there, from bleeding through the wings.

The "L" button for the lights will toggle the crew and guns.

Flight Dynamics:
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Similar to that of the Albatros G.III, but with less power and weight.
The only information as to the Albatros G.II specifications is the power,
so I have calculated that the lower power compared to the Albatros G.III,
would mean an approximate difference of 200 lb in Net weight and 264 lb in
payload, giving a total difference of about 464 lb.
The resulting FD are noticeably different from those of the G.III, giving the
G.II a top speed of 72 kt, which seems reasonable. Properly trimmed, take-off
is at around 35 kt - without rotating, as usual for this kind of aircraft.

Textures:
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These are by Udo Entenman, in a factory beige clear-doped colour scheme
as was general practice for prototypes at the time.

Panel:
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Sopwith Camel default panel, but the panel from the Albatros G.III is
recommended.

Sounds:
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Default Sopwith Camel sounds, but the ones from the Rumpler G.I are recommended.


History: Albatros G.II Grosskampfflugzeug protoype.
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Prototype of the Albatros G.III, a very little-known medium-sized tactical
bomber biplane produced by Albatros Flugzeugwerke of Johannisthal, Berlin.

The Albatros G.II was a smaller version of their initial 4-engined 1916 G.I
prototype, of which there is no other information than that it was powered
by 4x Mercedes D.I engines.

The G.II first flew in 1916. Made of wood and fabric, it was powered by two
fully cowled specification 150 hp Benz Bz III pusher engines rated at 165 hp
mounted on the lower wings.

An interesting feature of the design was that the trailing-edges of the inner
sections of the lower wings were cut away to allow the engines and large propellers
to be fitted further forward on the wings than would otherwise have been possible.
Only a few units were produced.


Albatros G.II, Large combat aircraft, Germany, 1916
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Total Length : 39 ft
Greatest height : 13 ft 10 in
Wingspan : 59 ft
Wing area : 850 sq
Max take off weight : 5863 lb (calculated as 464 lb less than G.III)
Weight empty : 4340 lb (calculated as 200 lb less than G.III)
Payload : 440 lb (calculated as 264 lb less than G.III)
Max. speed : 72 kt
Cruising speed : 67 kt
Range : 324
Engines : 2 x 150 Hp Benz Bz III (rated at 165 hp)
Crew : 3
Armament : 2* MG 7,9mm,


Legal stuff:
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This aircraft and panel are freeware, created solely for the enjoyment of the
flight simming community. No responsibility is taken for any loss or damage
incurred directly or indirectly from its use. The original unaltered files
may be freely distributed, uploaded, downloaded and shared. Please maintain
proper credit, of course, and make no financial gain whatsoever!

Enjoy it!

Stephan Scholz
aleatorylamp@vfemail.net April 2007