Siemens-Schuckert R.II
Military
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The Siemens-Schuckert R.II, which first flew in 1915, is a German strategic bomber accommodating a five-person crew. Measuring 18.5 meters long with a 38-meter wingspan and three engines, this aircraft achieves 110 km/h. The R designation indicates Riesenflugzeug (giant aircraft), reflecting German designation practice for large multipurpose aircraft. The R.II's substantial dimensions and three-engine configuration provided the load-carrying capacity for strategic bombing missions across continental distances, though its modest velocity limited tactical flexibility.
Specifikationer
- Roll
- Bomber
- Ursprung
- Germany
- Besättning
- 5
- Motorer
- 3
- Första flygning
- 1915
- Längd
- 18,5 m
- Vingspann
- 38 m
- Maxhastighet
- 110 km/h