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VGO.I

Zeppelin-Staaken · Bomber · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

VGO.I — Bomber
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The Zeppelin-Staaken VGO.I, redesignated Zeppelin-Staaken RML.1 in naval service, was a heavy bomber built in Germany in 1915 and which saw limited service during World War I. Although only one example was built, it served as a prototype for further Riesenflugzeuge by Zeppelin-Staaken. Its "VGO" designation was assigned because the aircraft was constructed by Versuchsbau Gotha-Ost, a division of Gothaer Waggonfabrik. At the time of its construction, it was the largest plane in the world.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Zeppelin-Staaken
Operator
Imperial German Navy
Service Entry
1915
Produced
1
Engine
3× six-cylinder, water-cooled, inline piston engine
Thrust / Power
177 kW each
Length (ft)
79
Wingspan (ft)
138
Empty Weight (lb)
14374
MTOW (lb)
20988
Service Ceiling (ft)
9843
Max Speed (mph)
68