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Zeppelin-Staaken R.VII

Flugzeugwerft GmbH · Bomber · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

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The Zeppelin-Staaken R.VII was six-engined large bomber - a Riesenflugzeug - of Imperial Germany, intended to be less vulnerable than the airships in use at the time.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Flugzeugwerft GmbH
Co-Manufacturer
Staaken; Berlin
Operator
Luftstreitkräfte
Service Entry
1917
Produced
1
Engine
2× 6-cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engines
Thrust / Power
160 hp each
Length (ft)
73
Wingspan (ft)
138
Empty Weight (lb)
19672
MTOW (lb)
28556
Service Ceiling (ft)
12631
Max Speed (mph)
81