The Albatros D.Va was a variant on the D.V series of German aircraft. By Staff Writer
The Albatros D.Va was a further development in the “D” series and a continuation of the successful D.V series. As with all of the preceding Albatros D models, the D.Va featured only minor improvements in the hopes that the aircraft could keep pace with the newer Allied additions such as the S.E.5 fighters.
As with the previous Albatros fighters, the Albatros D.Va featured only minor improvements to aerodynamics engineering principles while still retaining the traditional, and highly effective twin 7.92mm synchronized Spandau machine guns.
It is reported that Baron von Richthofen (The Red Baron) was to have preferred the D.Va models for a short time, this even though the aircraft had an issue with potentially breaking up in flight on its own due to an engineering issue in the lower wing section. This danger led to the issue of a general warning to all new pilots, taking heed especially when entering into steep and powerful dives.
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Aircraft Quick Profile
1917
Designation:Albatros D.Va Classification Type:Fighter Contractor:Albatros Werke GmbH - Germany Country of Origin: Imperial Germany Production Total: Not Available
Operators: Imperial Germany
Variants
D.I - Base D-series
D.II - Lowered top wing; Fundamental and minor aerodynamic changes.
D.III - V-shaped struts introduced
D.V - Streamlined fuselage
D.Va - Slightly modified D.V model
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