Editing Synchronization gear (section)

===== The Albatros gears =====
The new Albatros fighters of late 1916 were fitted with twin guns synchronized with the ''Albatros-Hedtke Steuerung'' gear, which was designed by Albatros ''Werkmeister'' Hedtke.<ref name=Volker6p33>Volker 1992, pt. 6, p. 33.</ref> The system was specifically intended to overcome the problems that had arisen in applying the Fokker ''Stangensteuerung'' gear to in-line engines and twin gun installations, and was a variation of the rigid push-rod system, driven from the rear of the crankshaft of the [[Mercedes D.III]] engine.

The [[Albatros D.V]] used a new gear, designed by ''Werkmeister'' Semmler: (the ''Albatros-Semmler Steuerung''). It was basically an improved version of the Hedtke gear.<ref name=Volker6p33/>

An official order, signed on 24 July 1917 standardised the superior Fokker ''Zentralsteuerung'' system for all German aircraft, presumably including Albatroses.<ref name=Hegener3>Hegener 1961, p. 33.</ref><ref name=Volker6p34>Volker 1992, pt. 6, p. 34.</ref>