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Albatros C.XII
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AlbatrosC.XII

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1917
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AlbatrosC.XII

Albatros C.XII
Albatros C.XII Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAlbatros
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1917–1918
Operators2 countries
Data Quality87%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
10/80
World War I
177/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Albatros C.XII
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1917–1918
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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.X
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeMercedes D.IVa
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling5,640 m
  • Endurance4.33
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.84 m
  • Wingspan14.37 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,061 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Operators3
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1918
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1917Production started
  3. 1918Production ended
109
years in service
1
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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