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VGO.II

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

VGO.II — Bomber
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The Zeppelin-Staaken VGO.II 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. It was developed from the VGO.I that had been purchased by the Imperial German Navy, but the VGO.II was purchased by the Army instead.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Zeppelin-Staaken
Operator
Imperial German Army Air Service
Service Entry
1915
Produced
1
Engine
3× six-cylinder, water-cooled, inline piston engine
Thrust / Power
177 kW each
Length (ft)
78
Wingspan (ft)
138
Empty Weight (lb)
14632
MTOW (lb)
22494
Service Ceiling (ft)
9843
Max Speed (mph)
68