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 — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing twin-engine bomber
- Fixed undercarriage in prominent trousered fairings
- Early clandestine Luftwaffe rearmament type
A high-wing twin-engine monoplane with a slab-sided fuselage and prominent trousered fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Dornier Do 11 has a length of 18 m (59 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28 m (92 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 234 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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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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