Albatros D.IX explained

Albatros D.IX was a German prototype single-seat fighter built in early 1918. It differed from previous marks by using a simplified fuselage with a flat bottom and slab sides. The wings and tail were similar to those of the Albatros D.VII. Power was provided by a 130kW Mercedes D.IIIa engine. The D.IX was armed with twin synchronised 7.92abbr=onNaNabbr=on LMG 08/15 machine guns.

The prototype exhibited disappointing performance and the project was discontinued.

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