Rohrbach Ro VII Robbe
Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1925 · transport aircraft
The Rohrbach Ro VII Robbe (English: Seal) was an all-metal, twin-engine flying boat built in Germany in the 1920s. It could be adapted to commercial or military roles.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal twin-engined flying boat
- High-wing monoplane
- Twin pusher engines
A high-wing flying boat with two water-cooled inline engines in a pusher arrangement.
Specifications
- The Rohrbach Ro VII Robbe has a length of 13.2 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.4 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first flight was in 1925, and seaplane trials were held at Warnemuende.
Variants
It was offered as a commercial transport carrying four passengers or as a military reconnaissance aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Three were built in total, in the 1920s.
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