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The Rohrbach Ro IX "Rofix" was a German all-metal monoplane fighter aircraft designed in February 1924 by Kurt Tank for Rohrbach.

Rohrbach Ro IX
Role	Fighter aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau
First flight	1926

History

The initial order for the aircraft was for two test aircraft, with a view of producing 50. Construction began in April 1926, and by the summer, the first prototype, with serial number 22, was complete. The prototype was tested in Denmark due to aircraft building restrictions on Germany at the time.[1] However twice the prototype crashed, first in January 1927, and again 15 July 1927 killing the pilot Paul Bäumer. Despite good characteristics in flight and landing, some problems led to modifications. It was powered by a 600 hp BMW VI engine, and two synchronized rifle calibre machine guns in the fuselage. Two more guns in the wings were planned.[2]

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
• Wingspan: 14.00 m (45 ft 11 in)
• Height: 3.70 m (12 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 28.0 m² (301 sq ft)
• Powerplant: 1 × BMW VI water-cooled V-12 piston engine, 450 kW (600 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 285 km/h (177 mph, 154 kn)
• Range: 770 km (480 mi, 420 nmi)

References

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На других языках

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[de] Rohrbach Ro IX

Die Rohrbach Ro IX Rofix war ein Jagdflugzeug des deutschen Herstellers Rohrbach Metallflugzeugbau GmbH. Es wurde von Kurt Tank entworfen, der seit Februar 1924 bei Rohrbach die Konstruktionsabteilung aufbaute und leitete.

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- [en] Rohrbach Ro IX Rofix

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[it] Rohrbach Ro IX Rofix

Il Rohrbach Ro IX Rofix era un aereo da caccia, monoplano ad ala alta, sviluppato dall'azienda aeronautica tedesca Rohrbach Metallflugzeugbau GmbH negli anni venti del XX secolo e rimasto allo stadio di prototipo.

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