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Albatros C.X
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AlbatrosC.X

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1917
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AlbatrosC.X

Albatros C.X
Albatros C.X Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
35
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
5
Coverage
25
Persistence
20
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAlbatros
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1917
Operators2 countries
Quantity300
Data Quality87%
26
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
37/80
World War I
266/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
35
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
5
Coverage
25
Persistence
20
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Albatros C.X
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1917–
Quantity
300
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
26
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 C-series
  • Mission Typereconnaissance and artillery spotting
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeMercedes D.IVa
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling5,000 m
  • Endurance3.42
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.15 m
  • Wingspan14.36 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,668 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built300
  • Operators1
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Production Start1917
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1917Production started
109
years in service
300
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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