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DFW R.I

DFW · Bomber · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

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The DFW R.I was a heavy bomber aircraft designed by the Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke (DFW) during the First World War for the Imperial German Army's Imperial German Air Service. One bomber was built and it only flew two combat missions as it was destroyed after making an emergency landing in 1917.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
DFW
Operator
Luftstreitkräfte
Service Entry
1916
Produced
1
Engine
4× water-cooled straight-eight piston engines
Thrust / Power
220 hp each
Length (ft)
58
Wingspan (ft)
100
Empty Weight (lb)
14991
MTOW (lb)
20723
Max Speed (mph)
75