R-plane

aircraft
Also known as: Riesenflugzeug

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World War I bomber development

  • Tupolev Tu-22M, a Russian variable-wing supersonic jet bomber first flown in 1969. It was designed for potential use in war against the NATO countries, where it was known by the designation “Backfire.”
    In military aircraft: Bombers

    …bombers known as Riesenflugzeug, or R-planes. Typical of these was the Staaken R.VI number R.25, which was powered by four 260-horsepower Mercedes engines. This had a takeoff weight of 11,372 kg (25,269 pounds), which included a crew of seven and a bomb load of up to 1,800 kg (4,000 pounds).

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