| Do 14 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Experimental Seaplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Dornier Flugzeugwerke |
| Designer | Dornier Flugzeugwerke |
The Dornier Do 14 was a prototype seaplane, developed by Dornier Flugzeugwerke with backing from the Luftwaffe for experimental propulsion studies. The aircraft was similar to the Dornier Do 12.[1] Only one Dornier Do 14 was constructed for testing, the aircraft registered as "D-AGON",[2] after test flights during 1936, the aircraft engines were subsequently dismantled in 1937.[3] The prototype aircraft was finally scrapped in 1939.[2]
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: 17.95 m (58 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 23.34 m (76 ft 7 in)
- Height: 8.35 m (27 ft 5 in)
- Empty weight: 6,120 kg (13,492 lb)
- Gross weight: 7,260 kg (16,006 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × BMW VId V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 560 kW (750 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 446 km/h (277 mph, 241 kn)
- Range: 500 km (310 mi, 270 nmi)
References
- 1 2 Bruce, Andrew. "Dornier Do 14". Wehrmacht History. Archived from the original on 10 May 2016.
- 1 2 "Dornier Do 14". German Aviation 1919-1945. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ↑ Passieux, J. N. "Dornier Do 14" (in French).
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