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Ro XI Rostra
Rohrbach · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)
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The Rohrbach Ro XI Rostra was a flying boat built in Germany in 1928 for use as a transatlantic mail plane.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Domain Civil
Era Interwar (1919–1938)
Country Germany
Manufacturer Rohrbach
Service Entry 1928
Produced 1
Engine 2 × Gnome et Rhône-built Bristol Jupiter VI
Thrust / Power 400 hp (300 kW) each
Length (ft) 51
Wingspan (ft) 88
Empty Weight (lb) 9550
MTOW (lb) 18480
Service Ceiling (ft) 9800
Range (mi) 1480
Max Speed (mph) 140