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Albatros C.I
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AlbatrosC.I

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1915
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AlbatrosC.I

Albatros C.I
Albatros C.I Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAlbatros
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1915
Operators6 countries
Quantity629
Data Quality88%
30
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
24/80
World War I
236/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Albatros C.I
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1915–
Quantity
629
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
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 AirframeAlbatros B.II
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance aircraft
  • Service Entry Year1915
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typewater-cooled six-cylinder inline engines
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed130 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,500 m
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.2 m
  • Wingspan11.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight850 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built629
  • Operators7
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1915
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1915Production started
111
years in service
629
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Albatros C.ISALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1915Germany485——
1915Germany88——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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