Dornier Do 11

Dornier · Germany · first flew 1932 · bomber

The Dornier Do 11 was an early German twin-engine bomber developed during Germany's covert 1930s rearmament.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsHigh-mounted, straight
E — Engines2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage18 m fuselage
T — TailTwin fin

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A high-wing twin-engine monoplane with a slab-sided fuselage and prominent trousered fixed undercarriage.

Specifications

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History

First flown in 1932, it entered limited service but suffered structural and handling problems, prompting the improved Do 13 and Do 23.

Variants

Produced in small numbers; retractable-gear attempts proved troublesome and most aircraft retained fixed gear.

Where you'll see it

Served briefly with the nascent Luftwaffe as an interim bomber before better types arrived.

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