Dornier Do-P

The Dornier Do P was a German four-engine heavy bomber, manufactured by Dornier Flugzeugwerke in the 1930s.

It was built as part of the secret re-armament of Germany, in opposition to the Treaty of Versailles.

Construction of the Do P began in July 1929, and its first flight took place on March 31, 1930.

The aircraft was tested in such places as Lipetsk.

The Do P was a monoplane constructed mainly of metal, but covered in some places by fabric.

The aircraft was powered by four nine-cylinder Siemens Jupiter VI, each with 530 horsepower.

The aircraft had a crew of six.

It was eventually developed into the Dornier Do 11.

Specifications

Crew

Six

Length

23.4 m (76 ft 9 in)

Wingspan

30 m (98 ft 5 in)

Height

6.91 m (22 ft 8 in)

Wing area

152.6 m2 (1,643 sq ft)

Empty weight

3,630 kg (8,003 lb)

Max take-off weight

12,000 kg (26,455 lb)

Powerplant

4 × Siemens Jupiter VI radial, 400 kW (530 hp) each

Performance

Maximum speed

210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)

Service ceiling

3,500 m (11,500 ft).