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Albatros B.I
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AlbatrosB.I

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1913
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AlbatrosB.I

Albatros B.I
Albatros B.I Photo: Fototechnische Dienst Luchtvaartafdeeling · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
0
Coverage
15
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAlbatros
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1913
Operators7 countries
Data Quality88%
17
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
5/14
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
348/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
0
Coverage
15
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Albatros B.I
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1913–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
17
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base Airframebiplane
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1913
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeMercedes D.I
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Range650 km
  • Endurance4
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.57 m
  • Wingspan14.48 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,080 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Operators7
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1915
  • Production Start1913
  • Production End1915
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1913Production started
  2. 1914First deployment: World War I
113
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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