Linke-Hofmann R.II

The Linke-Hofmann R. II (Riesenflugzeug – giant aircraft) was a bomber aircraft designed and built in Germany from 1917.

Fact 59: Linke-Hofmann R.1
Linke-Hofmann R II: View of the undercarriage, with shock-absorbers. Linke-Hofmann R.II - Германия - 1918THE LINKE-HOFMANN R II: The central spur wheel drive. Linke-Hofmann R.2
Linke-Hofmann R.3

Made by Linke-Hofmann.

The Linke-Hofmann R.II (Riesenflugzeug - giant aircraft) was a heavy bomber aircraft designed by Paul Stumpf of Linke-Hofmann and built in Germany from 1917. The Linke-Hofmann R.4
The amazing Linke-Hofmann R.II built by the 'outsider' firm Linke-Hofmann-Werke Breslauer Aktiengesellschaft für Eisenbahnwagen-, Lokomotiv- und Maschinenbau .5
Empty Weight Lb
17640
Wing Area Sqm
320
Designer
Paul Stumpf
Eng 1 Type
Mercedes D.IVa
Max Speed Mph
81
Eng 1 Kw
194
Span In
4
Gross Weight Lb
26460
Span Ft
138
Number Built
2
Crew
6
Climb Rate Ftmin
410
Empty Weight Kg
8000
Gross Weight Kg
12000
Armament
3
Height In
3
Climb Rate Ms
2
Manufacturer
Linke-Hofmann
First Flight
1919
Max Speed Kmh
130
Height Ft
23
Origin
German Empire
National Origin
German Empire
Wing Area Sqft
3443
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
42
Length Ft
66
Height M
7
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Eng 1 Hp
260
Eng 1 Number
4
Length In
7
Length M
20
Category
German bomber aircraft 1910-1919

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