Friedrichshafen G.IVa

From Wings of Linen
Friedrichshafen G.IVa
Role Bomber
Manufacturer Friedrichshafen
Introduction early summer 1918
Primary user Germany
Developed from Friedrichshafen G.IV
Wingspan 22.6 m (74 ft) [1]
Engine 2×260hp Mercedes inline [1]
Armament 3-4 MGs
450 kg (1,000 lb) of bombs[1]
Max Speed 140 km/h (87 mph)[1]
Ceiling 3,600 m (11,800 ft)[1]
Endurance 5:00[1]

The Friedrichshafen G.IVa (FF62) featured twin 260hp engines in a pusher configuration.[2]

For more information, see Wikipedia:Friedrichshafen G.IV.

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References

Citations
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Lamberton, pp.222-223.
  2. Lamberton, p.146.
Bibliography
  • W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027