Rumpler G.I
| Rumpler G.I | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Bomber |
| Manufacturer | Rumpler |
| First flight | 4 Sep 1915 [1][2] |
| Introduction | 1915[2] |
| Primary user |  Germany
|
| Number built | 4 [1] |
| Wingspan | 19.3 m (63 ft 5 in) [3][2] |
| Engine | 2×150hp Benz Bz.III inlines |
| Armament | flexible nose Parabellum 150–200 kg (330–440 lb) of bombs [1][2] |
| Crew | 3 |
| Max Speed | 145 km/h (90 mph)[4][2] - 150 km/h (93 mph)[3] |
| Climb | 800 m (2,620 ft) in 7:00[4][2] 1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 9:00[3] 2,000 m (6,500 ft) in 21:00[3][2] 3,000 m (9,800 ft) in 43:00[3] 4,000 m (13,100 ft) in 120:00 [4][2] |
| Service Ceiling | 4,000 m (13,100 ft)[3][2] |
| Range | 600 km (370 mi)[2] |
| Endurance | ~4:00 [4] |
A small batch of the Rumpler G.I, aka the Rumpler 5A15, was built in 1915 for operational evaluation. The plane proved useful and it was followed by the Rumpler G.II.[1] According to Lamberton, they were withdrawn in August 1916.[5], but Frontbestand shows one on charge on 31 Oct 1916.[6]
Their serial numbers were G.15-18/15. G.15/15 saw operational evaluation by Kampgeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung, while G.17/15 and G.18/15 served with Brieftaubern Abteilung Metz.[1]
For more information, see Wikipedia:Rumpler G.I.
Timeline [note 1]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16Q2-16Q4 | G* | B/- | 22 | 10 | 8 |
Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
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Resources
Orthographic Drawings
References
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Peter Gray and Owen Thetford. German Aircraft of the First World War. Great Britain, Putnam, 1962, 1987. ISBN 0-85177-809-7.
- Peter M. Grosz, "Archiv -- Frontbestand". WW1 Aero, № 107, Dec 1985 and № 108, Feb 1986. Poughkeepsie, NY: World War I Aeroplanes, Inc.
- Jack Herris, German G-Type Bombers of WWI. Aeronaut Books, 2014. ISBN 978-1-935881-26-1.
- Jack Herris, Rumpler Aircraft of WWI. Aeronaut Books, 2014. ISBN 978-1-935881-21-6.
- W.M. Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman, Reconnaissance & Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Great Britain: Harleyford Publications Ltd., 1962. ISBN 9780900435027