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DFW R.II

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

DFW R.II — Bomber
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The DFW R.II 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. Six aircraft were ordered in late 1916; of these three were completed, two were unfinished when the war ended in November 1918 and the last was cancelled. None of the aircraft flew any combat missions.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
DFW
Operator
{{lang|de|Luftstreitkräfte
Service Entry
1917
Produced
3
Engine
4× water-cooled straight-six piston engines
Thrust / Power
260 hp each
Length (ft)
69
Empty Weight (lb)
19035
MTOW (lb)
25779
Max Speed (mph)
84