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Zeppelin-StaakenR.VII

Strategic Bombers · Germany · 1917
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Zeppelin-StaakenR.VII

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
60
Penetration / Survivability
40
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
20
Avionics
10
Stealth
5
Reliability
50
Strategic Impact
65
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Germany
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraWorld War I
In service1917–1917
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
40
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
1/40
World War I
82/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
60
Penetration / Survivability
40
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
20
Avionics
10
Stealth
5
Reliability
50
Strategic Impact
65
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Zeppelin-Staaken R.VII
Country
Production
1917–1917
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · WORLD WAR I
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
40
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
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Crew7
  • Primary Rolelarge bomber
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeMercedes D.III
  • Engine ModelMercedes D.III and Benz Bz.IV
  • Number of Engines2
  • Internal Fuel2,140 kg
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Top Speed130 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,850 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length22.1 m
  • Wingspan42.2 m
  • Height6.8 m
  • Wing Area332
  • Empty Weight8,923 kg
  • Loaded Weight12,953 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,953 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
  • Weapons Payload1,890 kg
  • Internal Gunprovision for up to six machine-guns
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1
  • Operators1
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1917
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1917Production started
109
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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