Albatros L 57 Explained

The Albatros L 57 was an early monoplane. It was a project for an airliner but was never completed, and as such never entered production. The top covering of the fuselage is swept up higher as compared to other similar planes of the era. The plane was designed to have up to six passengers.

Specifications

• Engine: Mercedes D.IIIa
• Length: 10.42 meters
• Height: 3.55 meters
• Span: 14.20 meters
• Wing Area: 34.50 meters²
• Weights: Empty: 1036 kilograms; Flying Weight: 1850 kilograms
• Max. speed at sea level: 149 km/h
• Cruising Speed at Sea Level: 120 km/h
• Ceiling: 3450 meters
• Range on full tank: 540 km^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Aircraft template. 2021-11-25. www.histaviation.com.