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Gotha G.IV

Gotha G.IV

The Gotha G.IV was a heavy bomber used by the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Air Service) during World War I. It was the first mass-produced relatively large airplane.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Gotha
Category
Bombers
First flight
1916-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
72 kt
Max speed
72 kt
Range
440 nm
Service ceiling
16,400 ft
Max takeoff weight
8,042 lb
Empty weight
5,320 lb
Powerplant
2 × Mercedes D.IVa
Engines
2
Seats
3
Length
40 ft
Wingspan
77 ft
Height
13 ft
Number built
230

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.