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Zeppelin-Staaken E4/20 passenger aircraft.

Designed in 1917 by Adolf Rohrbach, the Zeppelin-Staaken E4/20 was a stressed metal monocoque fuselage canatlevered monoplane four-engined passenger aircraft with galley, w.c., baggage stowage and full communications. The most advanced aircraft of its time, the E.4/20 flew successfully in 1920. Completed after the armisitice and extensively tested by the Allies who ordered it destroyed because of its potential as a bomber - it was faster than any Allied fighter of the day. It was dismantled in 1922.

Wingspan : 31.00, Length : 16.50m, Height : 4.50m, Wing area :  106.0m2

Mass : empty 6072kg, Normal takeoff 8500kg

Engine Type : 4 DD Maybach Mb.IVa, Power :  4 x 245hp

Top speed : 225km/h, Cruise speed : 200km/h

Practical range : 1200km, Crew : attendees 3-5, Payload : 12-18 passengers

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