Siemens-Schuckert R.VIII
Military
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The Siemens-Schuckert R.VIII represents the ultimate development of German giant aircraft from World War I. This strategic bomber accommodates six crew members, measuring 21.6 meters long with a 48-meter wingspan and powered by six engines. Achieving 125 km/h with a 900-kilometer range, the R.VIII exemplifies German ambitions for long-distance bombardment capability. Its six-engine arrangement and extended wing geometry provided exceptional load-carrying capacity, though production remained limited by resource constraints and strategic uncertainty during war's final phases.
Specifications
- Role
- Bomber
- Origin
- Germany
- Crew
- 6
- Engines
- 6
- Length
- 21.6 m
- Wingspan
- 48 m
- Max speed
- 125 km/h
- Range
- 900 km