Albatros C.VII

As the limitations of the Albatros C.V's Mercedes D.IV became apparent, Albatros designed a stop-gap two-seater in the form of the Albatros C.VII, utilizing the reliable Benz Bz.IV six-cylinder inline. Its design fell somewhat in between the C.V/16 and C.V/17, so it inherited some of the features of the more advanced version, including balanced control surfaces, but lagged behind on others (retaining the high-drag ear radiators).

The C.VII proved to be reliable and highly successful, produced in large numbers. It was produced by Albatros, O.A.W., and B.F.W.

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