Albatros D.Va

[Captain Kurt]

Cowboy 1968 got me thinking about it, so I'm developing an Albatros DVa at the moment. It's a few days away as I still have to do the LODs, flight files and the 2D panel.

[Shadow Wolf 07]

Now that looks nice!

[huub vink]

That's a beautiful one again C_K

[Cody Coyote]

Looking forward to this one!

[kdriver]

Beautiful Kurt - thanks very much!

[UncleTgt]

Engine modelling looks awesome CK. Sure to be another winner.

[Rami]

Captain Kurt,

Your work on this is outstanding. The engine modelling is superb. Is this an Albatros? Yep...

[Roxane-21]

Another promising aircraft! Thank you!!!

Will you do other versions after this one? D.II, D.III perhaps?

[Captain Kurt]

Another promising aircraft! Thank you!!!

Will you do other versions after this one? D.II, D.III perhaps?

Probably not, because there are already good usable models for them from Stuart Green and Gary Aumaugher. There are still some important WWI aircraft with only rudimentary models or no models at all. I am trying to get those done, where I have good plans or other resources for.

[Captain Kurt]

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - World War I

Description: The Albatros D.Va


The Albatros D.V was developed from the previous D.III design intended to be a lighter fighter with increased performance. However, as soon as it was deployed to frontline Jastas in May 1917, the new type began having catastrophic wing failures. The D.Va was a further development attempting to solve the wing failures. Although externally it appeared similar to the earlier D.V, the Albatros D.Va airframe was beefed up with additional fuselage frames, stronger wing spars and heavier wing ribs. Aileron control cables were moved from the upper wing to the lower wing, an additional wing tip flying wire was added and a supplement “knee” strut was added to the front of the main V wing struts. These last three are the main visual identifiers for the D.Va versus the D.V.


Because of the strengthened airframe, the empty weight increased. Speed and maneuverability were degraded but it was still a capable performing fighter. The beefed up construction coupled with some follow on in-the-field modifications finally resolved the wing failures. Large D.Va orders were placed – some 1600 between August and October 1917. It began reaching front line units in October 1917, replacing the earlier D.V’s. The number of Albatros D.Va’s at the front peaked in April 1918 at 928 – 47% of the total German fighter strength.




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The model, textures. panel and air files are by Captain Kurt. The pilot figures were developed from Wolfi's freeware Japanese pilot .fsc source file. The prop spinning texture is by Kelticheart.


Gauges are by Martin Klein with texture change outs by Captain Kurt, .

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Albatros D.Va
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[UncleTgt]

Completed double-quick, wow!

Thanks for this CK

[Klein]

Many thanks Captain Kurt, a nice bird with beautifull lines, and many liveries possible

Cheers
Martin Klein

[mav]

Thanks C_K

Looks like your into making squadrons... rather than just planes!lol

Cheers mav

[Ravenna]

Beautiful work Kurt. Thank you for your great skill in bringing so many WW1 aircraft to life.

[Shadow Wolf 07]

Beautiful work Kurt. Thank you for your great skill in bringing so many WW1 aircraft to life.

Captain, I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you!

[huub vink]

Just to let you know that I'm enjoying your model in FS2004



Cheers,
Huub

PS Ever considered to do an S.E.5?

[mikezola]

Hello-
Huub isn't the only one enjoying your work in Fs 2004. I fly all of your creations in that sim as well- all are excellently done, and each is a little better than the one before it! I look forward to whatever you choose to do next! Thanks!
I agree with Huub that an S.E.5a would be nice... so would a Pfalz D.XII, or a Martinsyde... whatever you choose!

-Mike Z.

[stoney]

Gads, but that is gorgeous!

[Rami]

Kurt,

What an outstanding aircraft. Thanks for all of your outstanding work!

[Sarg Willy]

Thanks Captain , great vintage ,

[gius]

Bravo Kurt,
another magnificent plane!!!

[Roxane-21]

Thank you!!!