Dornier Do K
Dornier · Germany · first flew 1929 · transport aircraft
The Dornier Do K was a German high-wing trimotor transport aircraft of the late 1920s, designed for short-haul airline routes. It used Dornier's characteristic all-metal corrugated construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing trimotor airliner of the late 1920s
- Three radial engines — one in the nose and two on the wing leading edges
- Corrugated Duralumin skin typical of Dornier construction
High-wing monoplane with a deeply corrugated metal skin, three radial engines (one in the nose, one on each wing root), fixed undercarriage, and a box-like cabin fuselage.
Specifications
- The Dornier Do K has a length of 16.65 m (55 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25 m (82 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 + 12 passengers.
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History
The Do K was developed by Dornier-Werke in 1929 as a commercial transport to serve European airlines. A small number were built and operated by Deutsche Luft Hansa and South American operators. The type represented an intermediate step between Dornier's flying boats and later land-plane transports.
Variants
The Do K2 and Do K3 designations referred to variants with different engine fits; precise production numbers were small.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Deutsche Luft Hansa and reportedly by airlines in South America in the early 1930s.
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