The Dornier Do P was a German four-engined heavy bomber, manufactured by Dornier Flugzeugwerke in the 1930s. It was built as part of the secret rearmament of Germany, in opposition to the Treaty of Versailles.
| Dornier Do P | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Heavy bomber |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Dornier Flugzeugwerke |
| First flight | March 31, 1930 |
| Number built | 1 |
Design and development
editConstruction of the Do P began in July 1929, and its first flight took place on March 31, 1930. The aircraft was tested in such places as Lipetsk.[1] The Do P was a monoplane constructed mainly of metal, but covered in some places by fabric. The aircraft was powered by four nine-cylinder Siemens Jupiter VI, each with 530 horsepower. The aircraft had a crew of six. It was eventually developed into the Dornier Do 11.[2]
Specifications
editGeneral characteristics
- Crew: six
- Length: 23.4 m (76 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan: 30 m (98 ft 5 in)
- Height: 6.91 m (22 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 152.6 m2 (1,643 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 3,630 kg (8,003 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
- Powerplant: 4 × Siemens Jupiter VI radial, 400 kW (530 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
- Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
References
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- ^ Schliephake, Hanfried (1971). The birth of the Luftwaffe. Regnery. p. 20.
- ^ Wragg, David W. (1986). The offensive weapon: the strategy of bombing. R. Hale. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-7090-2787-4.