Sablatnig SF-2

The Sablatnig SF-2 was a reconnaissance seaplane produced in Germany during the First World War.

Development

A refined version of the Sablatnig SF-1, the SF-2 featured a new empennage and was fitted with a radio transmitter. The prototype had a smaller tail-fin and rudder than the SF-1, but production examples added a large ventral fin. Construction was of wood, skinned i fabric.

Operational history

Sablatnig delivered six aircraft between June and September 1916. These were followed by ten machines built under licence by LVG between October and December, and ten more built by LFG between April and May the following year. Although produced as a reconnaissance machine, in practice, they were widely used as trainers.