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The Siemens-Schuckert R. IV was a bomber aircraft built in Germany during World War I. It was one of six aircraft based on the Siemens-Schuckert R. I that were originally intended to be identical but which each developed in a different direction and were designated as different aircraft types by the German Inspectorate of Flying Troops. The Maybach HS engines specified by the Idflieg proved unreliable but with these engines were replaced by Benz Bz. IV engines the R.

The Siemens-Schuckert R.IV was a bomber aircraft built in Germany during World War I. It was one of six aircraft based on the Siemens-Schuckert R.1

Made by Siemens-Schuckert.

It is the successor of the Siemens-Schuckert R.I .

Empty Weight Lb
11990
Wing Area Sqm
201
Designer
Bruno and Franz Steffen
Predecessor
Siemens-Schuckert R.I
Eng 1 Type
Benz Bz.IV
Max Speed Mph
81
Eng 1 Kw
160
Developed From
Siemens-Schuckert R.I
Span In
5
Gross Weight Lb
15180
Number Built
1
Crew
4
Empty Weight Kg
5450
Gross Weight Kg
6900
Armament
4
Height In
1
Endurance H
4
Manufacturer
Siemens-Schuckert
First Flight
c. January 1916
Max Speed Kmh
130
Height Ft
15
Span Ft
123
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
2171
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
38
Length Ft
59
Height M
5
Eng 1 Hp
220
Eng 1 Number
3
Length In
1
Length M
18
Category
German bomber aircraft 1910-1919
Siemens-Schuckert aircraft

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