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Friedrichshafen FF.45

Bomber · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Friedrichshafen FF.45 — Bomber
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The Friedrichshafen G.III was a heavy bomber designed and manufactured by Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen. They were used by the German Imperial Air Service during World War I for tactical and limited strategic bombing operations. After the end of the war a number of Friedrichshafen bombers were converted into transport aircraft while a small number also saw service as dedicated airliners.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Engine
2× six-cylinder water-cooled inline piston engine
Thrust / Power
260 hp each
Length (ft)
42
Wingspan (ft)
78
Empty Weight (lb)
5227
MTOW (lb)
8367
Endurance (hr)
5 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
14764
Range (mi)
326
Max Speed (mph)
87