Do 17 Z-7
DESCRIPTION
Do 17 Z-7 - was a German twin-engine heavy night fighter of World War II.
It was developed by the Dornier company in 1940 for the newly formed night fighter unit 1./NJG 2.
The aircraft was based on the Do 17 Z-3, with its nose section replaced by that of the Ju 88C-2 to increase firepower and install an armor plate.
Only three Do 17 Z-7s were built, and their operational experience led to the development of the more advanced Do 17 Z-10; no more than nine of those were produced.
The aircraft were tested, but there is no confirmed record of their combat use.
SPECIFICATIONS
General Data:
Type: night fighter (modification of the Do 17Z bomber)
Crew: 3
Dimensions:
Length: 15.8 m
Wingspan: 18.0 m
Height: 4.6 m
Weight:
Empty: about 6,500 kg
Maximum takeoff: up to 8,800 kg
Engines:
2 Ć Bramo 323P-1 Fafnir (1,000 hp each)
Performance:
Maximum speed: about 410 km/h at 4,000 m altitude
Range: up to 1,150 km
Service ceiling: 8,200 m
Armament:
1 Ć 20 mm MG 151 cannon in the nose
3 Ć 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns in the nose
2 Ć 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun turrets
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