Dornier Do 317
Dornier Do 317 | |
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Type: | bomber |
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First flight: |
September 8, 1942 |
Number of pieces: |
1 |
The Dornier Do 317 was a medium-weight German bomber . The planning of the aircraft design began in 1940 and although the aircraft looks strongly reminiscent of the Do 217 , it was a new design.
Very few components of the Do 217 were adopted in the Do 317. The purpose of the redesign was to design the hull in such a way that a load of 3000 to 4000 kilograms could be accommodated in the hold. Versions A and B were planned.
The top speed was 585 km / h at an altitude of 6,000 meters with two Jumo 222 Ms used, each with an output of 2,000 hp (approx. 1,470 kW) and a takeoff weight of 20.15 tons. Four men were provided for the crew.
The first flight of the Do 317 V1 (VK + IY) took place on September 8, 1942 with captain Hans Dieterle as pilot. Six test aircraft were originally planned. However, no other aircraft was completed. The subsequent project (the Do 417 ) never got beyond the design stage. So the Do 317 was the last link in Dornier's 17 series.
Technical specifications
Parameter | Data of the Do 317A |
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crew | 4th |
length | 16.80 m |
span | 20.64 m |
Wing area | 68 m² |
height | 5.45 m |
Empty mass | 9,955 kg |
Takeoff mass | 20,140 kg |
Engines | two DB 603B with 1,750 PS (approx. 1,290 kW) |
Top speed | 560 km / h |
Service ceiling | 9800 m |
Range | 3980 km |
Armament | 1 × MG 151 , 3 × MG 131 and 1 × MG 81Z , six 500 kg bombs |
Web links
- Dornier Do 317 (English)