Stahlwerk-Mark R.V
Stahlwerk-Mark · Germany · first flew 1923 · airliner
The Stahlwerk-Mark R.V, sometimes known as the R.V/23, was a small German airliner able to carry three passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol monoplane wing carried above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol monoplane wing carried above the fuselage
- Single Mercedes D.I six-cylinder inline engine
- Small cabin for three passengers
It was a parasol-wing monoplane with a single 100 hp Mercedes D.I six-cylinder water-cooled inline engine.
Specifications
- The Stahlwerk-Mark R.V has a length of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.25 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The R.V was designed by the Rieseler brothers and first flew in 1923. The R.V/23 designation indicates its year of production.
Variants
Two were built; the second had its cockpit moved forward and a Daimler engine.
Where you'll see it
It carried three passengers with one crew member and had a range of 370 km.
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