Bombersbomber
Friedrichshafen G.III
The Friedrichshafen G.III (factory designation FF.45) was a heavy bomber designed and manufactured by Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen. They were used by the German Imperial Air Service during World War I for tactical and limited strategic bombing operations. After the end of the war a number of Friedrichshafen bombers were converted into transport aircraft while a small number also saw service as dedicated airliners.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen
- Category
- Bombers
- Country of origin
- German Empire
- First flight
- 1917-04-17
- Length
- 506 m
- Wingspan
- 933 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 76 kt
- Max speed
- 76 kt
- Range
- 283 nm
- Service ceiling
- 14,800 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 8,367 lb
- Empty weight
- 5,227 lb
- Powerplant
- Mercedes D.IVa
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 3
- Length
- 41.5 ft
- Wingspan
- 78.3 ft
- Height
- 13.7 ft
- Number built
- 734
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.