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Rohrbach Roland
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Rohrbach Roland

German transport aircraft; had its first flight in 1926

Overview

The Rohrbach Ro VIII Roland was an semi-cantilever monoplane trimotor airliner designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Rohrbach. It was capable of unrivalled performance in some categories; during its early years, the type held no less than 22 world records.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelBMW IV

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: L'Aéronautique magazine / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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