alan2 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 ...flying this.. As curator of the Civilian Registered Aircraft Preservation Society (C.R.A.P.S.) we sadly had to refuse this offer . Its of sufficient importance to be considered for support.... ...photo and story below pics..... />http://http://www.fsfiles.org/imagehost/uploads/1266142961.jpg Zeppelin-Staaken R VI, now extinct,maybe a prop and one engine nacelle still around ...did you notice the in-flight engine mechanics sitting in the engine nacelles ? Model by Stuart Green First flown in mid-1917, the Zeppelin-Staaken R VI, with 18 examples built, was to be by far the most numerous of the giant, long ranged R-planes. Powered either by four 245hp Maybach Mb IVs, or four 260hp Mercedes D IVa engines, mounted back to back in twin nacelles to drive two pusher and two tractor propellers, the R VI's top level speed was 135km/h, while its normal range with a 1000kg bomb load was around 880km. Used in the Western Front in raids against the English mainland and more distant French ports and cities. The attacks using the R.VI against mainland Britain began in September 1917. Sorties by around five aircraft were flown against the capital at night and between September 1917 and May 1918. A total of 11 such raids took place during which 30 tonnes (29.5 tons) of bombs were dropped without the loss of a single R.VI aircraft over Britain; two aircraft crashed on returning to their home bases. London’s river Thames provided an ideal navigation tool, and individual R.VI’s were able make their independent way to their specified targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flaming Pistons Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 ...did you notice the in-flight engine mechanics sitting in the engine nacelles ? I didn't, thanks for pointing that out! Great looking machine though... Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankees Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Now that's a real string bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Dog Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Must have really pushed the limits of what could be done at that time technology-wise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcap Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Do you have a link to download this beast? Thanks, R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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