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Do 212

Dornier Flugzeugwerke · Flying boat · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

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The Dornier Do 212 was a four-seat experimental amphibian flying boat built by the Swiss subsidiary of Dornier, in Altenrhein on Lake Constance. Design was initiated in 1938 by the German and Swiss branches, the latter being responsible for the actual construction of the prototype.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Flying Boat
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Dornier Flugzeugwerke
Primary Role
Flying boat
Service Entry
1942
Produced
1
Engine
1× inverted 60° V-12 air-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
443.8 hp
Length (ft)
33
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
4079
MTOW (lb)
5225
Service Ceiling (ft)
18701
Range (mi)
404
Max Speed (mph)
182