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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.
| MODEL | R.VI |
| CREW | 7 |
| ENGINE | 4 x Maybach Mb.IV, 183kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 11848 kg | 26121 lb |
| Empty weight | 7921 kg | 17463 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 42.2 m | 138 ft 5 in |
| Length | 22.1 m | 73 ft 6 in |
| Height | 6.3 m | 21 ft 8 in |
| Wing area | 332 m2 | 3573.61 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 135 km/h | 84 mph |
| Ceiling | 4320 m | 14150 ft |
| Range | 800 km | 497 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 4 x 7.92mm machine-guns, 2000kg of bombs |
| 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 show the date and author |
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