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Dornier Do J. WAL

High-wing monoplane, central fuselage with side fins, twin-engine on a pylon, metal construction, for reconnaissance and bombing.

It was used by the Air Force for various purposes:In 1926, for example, they were used for a crossing of the North Atlantic; in 1928, two Wal were sent to search for the airship “Italia”; in 1932, they were used in bomb dropping trials.

In 1941, when the Italian Wal were eliminated, the Regia Aeronautica came into possession of a further 8 Yugoslavian Wal which were subsequently ceded to the Luftwaffe.

Technical Data (with Asso 500 engine):

  • Length: 17.57 m;
  • Height: 4.30m;
  • Wing area: 96 sq m;
  • Wingspan: 22.50 m;
  • Unladen weight: 4,200 kg; 
  • Total weight: 6.400 kg;
  • Maximum speed: 190 km/h;
  • Maximum range: 1,600 km.

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