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When powered by similiar engines these aircraft had similiar performance. If anything the Do-317 looks a bit superior.
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It appears to me the Luftwaffe just didn't like Dornier. Why else would they spend money to develop the Ju-288 and Fw-191 airframes when the Do-217 airframe had already proven itself and was already in production?
A fine idea. But why not design the Do-217 that way so it enters mass production during late 1940 powered by four readily available Jumo211 engines? During 1941 it would be a world beater, as fast as many fighter aircraft while carrying a 2,500kg bomb load.
Ditch the Dive Bombing requirement
It would replace the Jumo211 powered He-111 (a converted transport aircraft), providing the Luftwaffe with their first purpose built level bomber.
This picture suggests otherwise.
The powerful DB603 V12 was canceled during 1937 to 1940. The BMW801 radial and various V24 projects were little more then designs on paper when Bomber B specifications were issued during July 1939.
I agree. But that historical attitude was very risky.
The powerful DB603 V12 was canceled during 1937 to 1940. The BMW801 radial and various V24 projects were little more then designs on paper when Bomber B specifications were issued during July 1939.
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