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SPAD VII vs Albatros D III: 1917–18 (Duel) by Jon Guttman; Jim Laurier is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is SPAD VII vs Albatros D III: 1917–18 (Duel) about?
When originally conceived, the French SPAD VII and German Albatros D II represented steps away from an emphasis on maneuver in aerial combat in favor of speed and durability - factors that came into play in hit-and-run tactics. At the end of 1916, however, Albatros tried to have the best of both worlds by incorporating the sesquiplane wing of the nimble Nieuport 17 into its D III. The result combined the better downward view and maneuverability of the Nieuport with the power and twin machine guns of the Albatros D II, but at a high price - a disturbing tendency for the single-spar lower wing to fail in a dive. While Albatros (and the Austrian Oeffag firm, which built the fighter under license) sought to alleviate that weakness with various reinforcing measures, the Germans developed tactics to maximize the D III's strengths and minimize its shortcomings. At the same time, the French worked to improve the SPAD VII with more power and a more reliable cooling system before moving on to the twin-gunned SPAD XIII. While all that was going on, the Albatros D III became a mainstay of the German and Austro-Hungarian air services in frequent encounters with SPAD VIIs flown by French, Belgia
Who reads SPAD VII vs Albatros D III: 1917–18 (Duel)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Jon Guttman; Jim Laurier
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781849084758
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Fiction, Military History, History
- Rating
- 4 / 5 (8 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13