Dornier Do 23
Type: Heavy Bomber
Origin: Dornier-Werke GmbH
Models: Do 13, Do 23F and Do 23G
First Flight:
    Do 13: February 13, 1933
    Do 13e: September 1, 1934
Service Delivery: Do 23F May 1935
Final Delivery: 1936
Total Production: 210

Powerplant:
Typical:
   Model: BMW VId
   Type: 12-Cylinder water-cooled vee
   Numer: One      Horsepower: 750 hp

Do 23G:
   Model: BMW VIU
   Type: 12-Cyl. liquid-cooled (ethylene glycol) vee
   Numer: One      Horsepower: 750 hp

Dimensions:
Wing span: 83 ft. 3 in. (25.50m)
Length: 61 ft. 8¼ in. (18.80m)
Height: 17 ft. 8½ in. (5.40m)
Wing Surface Area: N/A
  Weights: Do 23G
Empty: 12,346 lbs. (5600 kg.)
Maximum: 20,282 lbs. (9200 kg.)

Performance:
Maximum Speed: 161 mph (259 kph)
Service Ceiling: N/A
Maximum Range at 116 mph (187 kph):
    840 miles (1352 km)

Armament:
Three manually aimed 7.92mm MG 15 in nose, dorsal and ventral positions.

Payload:
2,205 lb (1000 kg.) of bombs internally.

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Sources:
Gunston, Bill & Wood, Tony - Hitler's Luftwaffe, 1977, Salamander Books Ltd., London