Rumpler 6B2
Rumpler 6B2 | |
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Role | Seaplane |
Manufacturer | Rumpler |
Primary users | Germany Austria-Hungary |
Number built | 45[1]-50[2] |
Developed from | Rumpler 6B1 |
Wingspan | 12.6 m (41 ft 6 in) [3] |
Armament | 2×fixed sync. LMG08/15 |
Climb | 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in 25:00[3] |
Ceiling | 5,000 m (16,400 ft) [3] |
After the Rumpler 6B1 had been a moderate success, an improved model with twin machine guns and better aerodynamics was ordered in 1917. By the time it was delivered, the German Navy had moved away from single-seat seaplanes. Though it saw some action, many 6B2's served as trainers, and four were sold to Austria-Hungary.[1] The last 6B2 was delivered in January 1918.[2]
For more information, see Wikipedia:Rumpler 6B.
Miniatures and Models
A Rumpler 6B1 makes a fine substitute.
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Enzo Angelucci, ed. The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980. New York: The Military Press, 1983 edition. ISBN 0-517-41021-4.
- Jack Herris, Rumpler Aircraft of WWI. Aeronaut Books, 2014. ISBN 978-1-935881-21-6.
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1960.