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Friedrichshafen G.III Specifications
Country: Germany
Manufacturer: Flugzeugbau Friedrichshafen GmbH
Type: Heavy bomber
First Introduced: 1917
Number Built:  
Two Engines: Mercedes D IVa, 6-cylinder, liquid cooled inline, 260 hp
Wing Span: 77 ft 9¼ in (23.7 m)
Length: 42 ft (12.8 m)
Height: 12 ft (3.66 m)
Empty Weight:  
Gross Weight: 8,646 lb (3,930 kg)
Max Speed: 84½ mph (135 km/h)
Ceiling: 14,765 ft (4,500 m)
Endurance: 5 hours
Crew: 3
Armament: 2-3 machine guns
3,307 lb (1,500 kg) of bombs
 
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