The Dornier Do P was a German four-engined heavy bomber, manufactured by Dornier Flugzeugwerke in the 1930s. It was built as part of the secret rearmament of Germany, in opposition to the Treaty of Versailles.

Dornier Do P
Role	Heavy bomber Type of aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Dornier Flugzeugwerke
First flight	March 31, 1930
Number built	1

Design and development

Construction of the Do P began in July 1929, and its first flight took place on March 31, 1930. The aircraft was tested in such places as Lipetsk.[1] The Do P was a monoplane constructed mainly of metal, but covered in some places by fabric. The aircraft was powered by four nine-cylinder Siemens Jupiter VI, each with 530 horsepower. The aircraft had a crew of six. It was eventually developed into the Dornier Do 11.[2]

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: six
• Length: 23.4 m (76 ft 9 in)
• Wingspan: 30 m (98 ft 5 in)
• Height: 6.91 m (22 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 152.6 m² (1,643 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 3,630 kg (8,003 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
• Powerplant: 4 × Siemens Jupiter VI radial, 400 kW (530 hp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
• Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)

References

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