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Siemens-Schuckert R.VII
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Siemens-SchuckertR.VII

Strategic Bombers · Germany · 1916
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Siemens-SchuckertR.VII

Siemens-Schuckert R.VII
Siemens-Schuckert R.VII Photo: Australian armed forces · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Penetration / Survivability
20
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
0
Avionics
10
Stealth
0
Reliability
40
Strategic Impact
25
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Germany
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraWorld War I
In service1916–1917
Operators1 countries
Quantity194
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
17
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
23/40
World War I
135/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Penetration / Survivability
20
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
0
Avionics
10
Stealth
0
Reliability
40
Strategic Impact
25
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Siemens-Schuckert R.VII
Country
Production
1916–1917
Quantity
194
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · WORLD WAR I
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
17
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 Flight1917
  • Crew4
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypePiston
  • Engine ModelMercedes D.IVa
  • 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
  • Length18.5 m
  • Wingspan38.44 m
  • Height4.6 m
  • Wing Area210
  • Empty Weight5,700 kg
  • Loaded Weight7,960 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight7,960 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • Hardpoints0
  • Weapons Payload750 kg
  • Internal Gun3 × 7.92-mm machine guns
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1916Production started
  3. 1917Production ended
110
years in service
1
years in production
194
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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