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Siemens-Schuckert R.I
Siemens-Schuckert · Bomber · Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Siemens-Schuckert R.I was a bomber aircraft built in Germany during World War I. It was originally ordered as the Siemens-Schuckert G.I prior to the German Inspectorate of Flying Troops adopting the "R" classification for multi-engine aircraft in late 1915. Some sources refer to the aircraft as the Siemens-Schuckert Steffen R.I, including the name of the brothers that designed it.
Specifications
Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Siemens-Schuckert
Service Entry
1963
Produced
1
Engine
3 × Benz Bz.III
Thrust / Power
150 hp (112 kW) each
Length (ft)
57
Wingspan (ft)
91
Empty Weight (lb)
8800
MTOW (lb)
11440
Service Ceiling (ft)
12100
Range (mi)
325
Max Speed (mph)
69
Armament
1 × 7.9-mm machine gun; 500 kg (1,100 lb) of bombs.