Rohrbach Ro II
Rohrbach-Metall-Aeroplan Co. A/S · Germany · first flew 1923 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Rohrbach Ro II was an all-metal four-seat reconnaissance and bomber flying boat designed and produced in 1923.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal shoulder-wing flying boat
- Two tractor engines in nacelles above the wing on struts
- Constant-chord wings and tail with distinctive protruding tabs at the tips
Powered by two Rolls-Royce Eagle IX engines, it had a two-seat open cockpit between the engines at the wing leading edge and an open gunner or bosun position in the nose. It was fitted with masts and sails to be rigged in the event of engine failure.
Specifications
- The Rohrbach Ro II has a length of 16.5 m (54 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27 m (89 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
After the unbuilt Ro I, Adolf Rohrbach developed the Ro II as a shoulder-winged monoplane flying boat. It was built by a Danish company, because the Versailles Treaty forbade large aircraft in Germany. It first flew on 11 November 1923.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft made its first flight on 11 November 1923.
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