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The Albatros D.V and D.Va retained the wing and tail design of the Albatros D.III. As soon as the D.V entered service, there was a series of fatal crashes caused by wing failure. Small struts and additional wire bracing were added to increase wing strength and pilots were warned not to dive too steeply when flying the D.V, but the crashes continued. |
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| German Air Service: |
Jasta 4, 5, 6, 10, 26, 27 |
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| Albatros D.V Series Specifications |
| Country: |
Germany |
| Manufacturer: |
Albatros Werke GmbH |
| Type: |
Fighter |
| First Introduced: |
1917 |
| Number Built: |
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| Engine(s): |
Mercedes IIIa, 180 hp |
| Wing Span: |
29 ft 8¼ in |
| Length: |
24 ft ½ in |
| Height: |
8 ft 10¼ in |
| Empty Weight: |
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| Gross Weight: |
2061 lb |
| Max Speed: |
116 mph at 3281 ft |
| Ceiling: |
18,700 ft |
| Endurance: |
2 hours |
| Crew: |
1 |
| Armament: |
2 Spandau light machine guns |
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