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Siemens-Schuckert R.IV
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Siemens-SchuckertR.IV

Strategic Bombers · Germany · 1915
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Siemens-SchuckertR.IV

Siemens-Schuckert R.IV
Siemens-Schuckert R.IV Photo: SDASM Archives · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Range
30
Penetration / Survivability
25
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
0
Avionics
10
Stealth
0
Reliability
50
Strategic Impact
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraWorld War I
In service1915–1917
Operators1 countries
Quantity188
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
22
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
6/40
World War I
109/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Range
30
Penetration / Survivability
25
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
0
Avionics
10
Stealth
0
Reliability
50
Strategic Impact
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Siemens-Schuckert R.IV
Country
Production
1915–1917
Quantity
188
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · WORLD WAR I
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1916
  • Crew4
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typepiston
  • Engine ModelBenz Bz.IV
  • Number of Engines3
  • Internal Fuel0 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed130 km/h
  • Service Ceiling0 m
  • Ferry Range0 km
  • Combat Radius0 km
  • Rate of Climb0 m/s
  • G-Limit0
  • Takeoff Run0 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length18 m
  • Wingspan37.6 m
  • Height4.6 m
  • Wing Area201
  • Empty Weight5,450 kg
  • Loaded Weight6,900 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight6,900 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • Hardpoints0
  • Weapons Payload0 kg
  • Internal Gun4 x machine guns
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1915Production started
  3. 1917Production ended
111
years in service
2
years in production
188
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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