Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI
1917
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Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI

First flown in mid-1917, the Zeppelin-Staaken R VI, with 18 examples built, was to be by far the most numerous of the giant, long ranged R-planes. Powered either by four 245hp Maybach Mb IVs, or four 260hp Mercedes D IVa engines, mounted back to back in twin nacelles to drive two pusher and two tractor propellers, the R VI's top level speed was 135km/h, while its normal range with a 1000kg bomb load was around 880km. Delivered to Rf Abt 501, by now transferred to the Western Front, the RVIs sometimes operated alongside their smaller G type bretheren in raids against the English mainland and more distant French ports and cities.The Navy operated a sole, float-equipped example of this bomber under the designation Zeppelin-Staaken Type L, serialled 1432.

Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI


Specification 
 MODELR.VI
 CREW7
 ENGINE4 x Maybach Mb.IV, 183kW
 WEIGHTS
    Take-off weight11848 kg26121 lb
    Empty weight7921 kg17463 lb
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan42.2 m138 ft 5 in
    Length22.1 m73 ft 6 in
    Height6.3 m21 ft 8 in
    Wing area332 m23573.61 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
    Max. speed135 km/h84 mph
    Ceiling4320 m14150 ft
    Range800 km497 miles
 ARMAMENT4 x 7.92mm machine-guns, 2000kg of bombs

Comments
Alejandro, grl77=hotmail.com, 28.09.2011

I want to make a 1/72 scale of the Zeppelin Staaken RVI, but I did not find plans or cutaway of this. I KNOW THERE IS A RODEN'S KIT OF THIS AIRCRAFT, I want to make this from zero...Could someone send links or information? thanks!

gangya, 18.06.2011

If you would allow me to use this in the book/exhibition, what would be the costs involved, and what form of acknowledgement would you require

, polo, 18.06.2011

Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI
1917

eric, infinitefoamies=aol.com, 26.03.2010

i am looking into doing a model version say a 100 inch wingspan. does anyone know where i could get plans?

Barry, 18.01.2010

In response to John's posting, please look at the Zeppelin-Straken R.XV which can be found elsewhere on this site. This aircraft had 5 engines and there were other examples of aircraft with 5 engines during this period.

John, ism=paradise.net.nz, 06.12.2009

I have in my possession a very interesting diary written by my brother in law's mother of her time as a nurse in France during WW1. She describes seeing shot down in Villers-Brocage in August 1918 a five engined German bomber with a crew of seven that she descibes as having 1300HP and it was a Frederichs Haven Bomber. I think she's talking about a Friedrichshafen - but also possibly the Zeppelin Staaken - I can't find any reference to a five engined bomber in WW1 on the net - is she mistaken? Thanks for any replies

Juergen Lachmann, HJ.Lachmann=t-online.de, 20.04.2009

I am in possession of a original propeller of this unbelievable aircraft, the only other known part is an engine gondola at the Krakow Aviation Museum.

Sgt.KAR98, 25.07.2008

One of my favorite WWI bombers.I suppose it´s my 2nd favorite.

I also want to know how´s the inside.

ken crowe, kencrowe=southend.gov.uk, 01.01.2008

Hellow,

I am preparing a book/exhibition for Southend Museum (England) on my area in the First World War. I was wondering if you could supply a high resolution copy of the photo of the Zeppelin Staaken that appears on your web site? If you would allow me to use this in the book/exhibition, what would be the costs involved, and what form of acknowledgement would you require?

Very many thanks, and best wishes for the new year.

Ken

Wulfgang, 24.09.2007

I want to see the inside!

Tim, pbthhh=hotmail.com, 08.08.2007

Do any technical drawings for the R VI still exist ?

jordan, sirbow2=gmail.com, 03.01.2007

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