Do-17z-2 Technical and Performance specifications

Copyright ©2004-2006 Joe Kudrna (I put a lot of work to collect and make, please don't copy page without asking!!)

Using numerous published sources and actual Dornier 17 manuals I have compiled this table of data.
Historical information may change as more information is discovered.
While the weights and dimensions are exact, performance (speed, weight, range, etc) are averages from several different sources, and represent what could be termed as an "ideally maintained aircraft in ideal flying weather" -Joe Kudrna.

Table of Lineage and History of Do-17 Series

Version
#
SubVer
#
notes date Max speed
Do-17
 
       
17v
30
 
"V" desginated protype aircraft, some had alternate V designations {engine}   kph mph
V1 (17c)
1
Single fin, pointy nose, BOMBER EQUIPMENT! {BMW VI 7.3L 700hp} (D-AJUN) F/34 ? ?
V2 (17a)
1
Pointy nose, TWIN TAIL REFIT, DUAL CONTROLS, for LUFTHANSA {BMW Vis 1:6.3 640hp} (D-AHAK) F/34 ? ?
V3 (17d)
1
Pointy nose, TWIN TAIL {BMW VI 1:7.3 700hp} (D-ABIH) F/34 ? ?
V4
1
Twin fin, shorter (glass?) nose {BMW VI 750hp} (D-AGYA) Su?/35 ? ?
V5
1
to DHL service; twin fin, shorter nose, {Hispano-Suiza 12Y 775hp} (D-AKOH) Su?/35 391 243
V6
1
Made as 6 passenger transport {BMW VI (D-AKUZ), GL+AJ Su?/35 ? ?
V7
1
as V4, dorsal bubble, single MG 15{BMW VI 750hp}(D-AQYK), KD+NE, # 657 F/35 ? ?
V8
1
17E-2 prototype, Werk# 658 (D-AXOM) Su/36 457 284
V9
1
Do-17E pre-production prototype, passenger plane (D-ABOY)   ? ?
V10
1
F prototype, Test aircraft with passenger seats (D-AKUU)   ? ?
LV1(V11)
1
F prototype Command craft, 4th crew member, BraMo 323A of 900hp, D-ATYA   485 301
V12
1
Photo recon with DB600c engines. Werk# 682 (D-AKYU)   485 301
V13
1
Photo recon with DB600c engines. Werk# 683(D-ATAH)   ? ?
V14
1
Photo recon with BMW VI 7,3.   Werk# 684, D-AFOU      
V15
1
"Lead aircraft" with 5 crew members and readio-navigation.   BMW IV 7,3.      
V16
1
Eventually used for bomb drop mechanisms (Werk# 839)      
V17
1
Radio equipment test and de-icing trials (Werk# 801)      
V18 (J1)
1
Test unit for BMW 132F radial engine (derived from Pratt&Whitney Hornet)      
V19 (J2)
1
Test unit for BMW 132F radial engine (derived from Pratt&Whitney Hornet)      
V20
1
Test unit for BraMo 232 Fafnir, Werk # 2031      
V21
1
Test unit for BraMo 232 Fafnir, Werk # 2032      
-
1
Assigned to engine mfg.   No V number given, Werk # 2033 D-AYZE      
MV1
1
High speed demonstrtor Zurich in '37, then tow plane. (D-AELE) GL+AL, #691      
MV2
1
2ed M series prototype, Werk# 692, D-AUQO      
MV3
1
BMW 7,3, built as photo-recon (D-AFOU)   ? ?
PV1
1
Protoype of 17P, with BMW 132N 865hp   ? ?
PV2
1
2ed one      
RV-1
1
As above, used for bomb sight testing, never produced {DB600G}(D-AEEE)   510 320
RV-2
1
As above, used for bomb sight testing, never produced {DB601A}(D-ATJU)***   510 320
ZV-1
1
Z series prototype, Werk # 2180 (D-ABVD)      
17E
~300
 
First bomber verion wih V12's {BMW VI 750hp}   366 228
-0
?
Initial run      
-1
?
minor equipment upgrades      
-2
?
minor equipment upgrades, the definitive E version.      
17F
~200
 
Recconnasence version of 17E, 3 cameras (Rb 10/18, 20/30, and 50/30)   370 230
-0
?
Initial run      
-1
?
minor equipment upgrades      
17K
70
 
for Yugoslavia from MV-1 with Gnome-Rhone 14, 20 built in Germany, 50 under liscence.   1000Kg bombload Oct/37 417 259
Kb-1
?
Bomber version, with 20mm Hispano 404 cannon and 4x .303 Brownings   " "
Ka-2
?
Recconnasence version of Kb-1, but camera equipment perhaps in bombbay   " "
Ka-3
?
Recconnasence version like Ka-2, but no 20mm cannon.   " "
17L
 
2?
Off shoot of M varient, was a command plane with more powerful radios, 4 crew.   ? ?
17M
200
 
2ed major bomber type {Bramo "Fafnier" 323A-1}   426 265
-1
?
only 1 sub version, a few modifications to this model      
-1/U1
?
-1 with inflatable dingy in forward part of rear gunner dome   " "
-1/Trop
?
-1 tropicalized   " "
17N
0
 
Proposed reconnaissance version of M, never materialized   - -
17P
330
 
Reconnaissance version of M, Rb50/30 & 75/30 cameras, more efficient engines {BWM 132 N9}   396 246
-1/Trop
-1 tropicalized   " "
17R
0
 
Planned version based on M/P series using DB 601G, but never produced   - -
17S
3
-0
17M with new larger cockpit, U and Z prototype {DB 600A or G} (D-AFFY)   ? ?
17U
15
 
Based on S with funtion of L, added more radios and 5th crewman, possible basis for 215      
-0
3
initial batch,   ? ?
-1
12
used in KG "Staffel' to directed attacks on England and Russia   " "
17Z
~535
 
based on S series, over 500 built, all had BraMo "Fafnir" 232 radial. Sp/38    
-0
?
weaker M series engine restricted bomb load, 3 MG15's {Bramo 323A 900hp}   418 260
-1
?
Similar to -0, but added 4th MG15 in nose cone {Bramo 323A 900hp}   " "
-2
?
Best known version Do-17,   6 MG15, up-engine {Bramo 323P 1000hp}   426 265
-3
22 (16?)
Z-2 with camera equipment, automatic Rb20/30 camera.   " "
-4
?
Dual control training aircraft   " "
-5
?
Z-2 equipped with ocean ditching, distress beacon, and survival gear.   " "
-6
1?
Equipment test aircraft Aug/40 ? ?
-7
1 or 2
"Kazu I" type using Ju-88c armament with custom built nose .   ? ?
-8
?
known to exist, but no info on it.   ? ?
-10
9
Kazu II, with new nose, more armament, and InfraRed detector.   ? ?
Do-215
 
A 17Z series desingnated for export sales, however all went to Luftwaffe. Sp/39    
V1
1
17Z-0 that was designated 215-V1, same 17Z engines {Bramo 323A}   ? ?
V2
1
A 17Z-0 with Gnome-Rhone 14 cylinder Radial (D-AIIB).   ? ?
V3
1
G-R radial was not good enough, Yugoslaves insisted for DB601A, thus V3   ? ?
215A
0
-1
->
Using DB601A of 1100hp, orders for Sweden and Yugoslavia, never shipped.   - -
215B
101
 
Simply 'A' series to Luftwaffe standards (instruments), 101 built.      
-0
0
Simply the 215A-1, marked for Luftwaffe version {DB 601A} 301mph @ alt.   485 301
-1
?
Reconnaissance bomber, 3 cameras and 1000kg bombs   " "
-2
?
Reconnaissance only, no bombload   " "
-e (-3)
2
Similar to A-1, actually exported to Russia! (likely devoid of much equipment)   " "
-4
A B-1, but different cameras [Rb 20/30 & 50/30]   " "
-5
20
Conversion of B-4's to nightfigher,"Kazu 3", deleted all non essential items, streamlining, upgraded engine {DB 601Aa 1175hp}, forward weapons of 2x 20mm and 4x 7.92 mm, speed is WITHOUT radar equipment. ***   500 310

 

Corrections will be made as better source material is presented. Some of the engine HP outputs are in dispute.

Do-17z-2, typical example in May 1940
Description
Manufacture Dornier Werke G.m.b.H.
Role Medium-light bomber, 2 bomb bays
Crew 4, provision for 5
Dimensions / Capacities
Length 15.80 m 51.76 ft
Wingspan 18 m 59.05 ft
Height 4.55 m 14.93 ft
Wing area 55.00 m^2 592.014 ft^2
Main fuel tanks total (1 tank per wing) 1550 liters 409.52 gallons
Optional (Aux) bomb bay fuel tank (1 only) 895.58 liters 236.59 gallons
Oil tanks total (1 tank per engine) 204 liters 54 gallons
Weights
Empty 5,210 kg 11,484 lb
Weight of full fuel, primary tanks (1L=0.71kg) 1100.5 kg 2426.2 lb
Weight of full fuel in Aux. tank (1L=0.71kg) 635.9 kg 1401.9 lb
Weight of full oil tanks (1 gallon = 7.5lb) 183.7 kg 405.0 lb
4 Crew with gear (estimate of 100 kg each) 400 kg 880 lb
Maximum recomended load
8,500 kg
18,740 lb
Overloaded (some books note 9000kg)
8,845 kg
19,500 lb
Wing loading (weight / wing area)
Maximum load 155 kg/m^2 31.7 lb/ft^2
Overloaded 161 kg/m^2 33.0 lb/ft^2
Power plant
Engines
2x Bramo 323P Fafnir
Power each 750 kW 1,000 hp
Performance
Max Speed, Max load 424 km/h @ 4000m 263 mph @ 13,120ft
Max Speed, Overload 393 km/h @ 4000m 244 mph @ 13,120ft
Combat radius, Max load 330 Kilometers 205 miles
Combat radius Max with Aux fuel tank 1,160 Kilometers 721 miles
Max range (or "Ferry range") 1200 Kilometers 745 miles
Max range (or "Ferry range") with Aux tank 3000 Kilometers 1860 miles
Climb rate 390 m/min 1280 ft/min
Service ceiling, Max 8,200 m 27,000 ft
Armament (23 'cans' of 7.92mm ammo)
Nose, covers hemisphere is forward but at downward angle, 1x 7.92 mm MG 15
   nose alternate 1 1x 20 mm MG FF
   nose alternate 2 1x 15mm MG 151

Pilot locked forward, but could be released for manual aiming

 1x 7.92 mm MG 15
Top rear (Dorsal) 1x 7.92 mm MG 15
Bottom rear (Ventral) 1x 7.92 mm MG 15
Beam (sides) to rear (added to all Z's by end of May 1940) 2x 7.92 mm MG 15
Optional beam (sides) to front (added to small number of Z's) 2x 7.92 mm MG 15
Bomb loads
Max load 1,000 kg 2,200 lb
1/2 load (second bay for Aux fuel) 500kg 1,100lb
Bombs types (could have carried others)
name weight, kilogram maximum number
SC 50 50kg 20x
SC 250 250kg 2x
PD 50 50 kg 20x
SD 2 2kg 360x
SC 10 10kg 20x?
SC 500? SPECULATION! 500kg 2x?
     
 

 

Dornier Do-17/215 Key Data
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Dornier Werke GmbH, Friedrichshafen, Manzell, Lowenthal, Germany (all models); Yugoslavian State Factory, Kraljevo (Do-17K, 50 count)
Chief designer: Claud Dornier
Major Variants: Do-17E, Do-17F, Do-17K Do-17M-1, Do-17P-1, Do-17Z-2, Do-215B, Do-215B-5
Role: Medium Bomber, Reconnaisance, Night Fighter, Glider Tug, Supply para-drop, Trainer.
Operated by: Germany, Rumania, Yugoslavia (only 70), Croatia (German puppet), Finland (only 15), Russia (only 2) .
First Flight: 23 November 1934 (Do-17 V1)
Variant in Service: Summer 1936, KG153/155 (Do-17E); Oct 1937 (17K); Fall 1938 (17Z); Fall 1939 (Do-215).
Number Built: between 1400-1600, including 101 Do-215's

 

Engines used on all versions of Do-17 and 215's (in rough chronological order of use).
Maker Model name HP
notes
 engine type Propeller
BMW VI 6.4   650? Only V-1 model, 6.4 liter displacment V12 fixed?
VI 7.3 750 Used in all early 17's, to F version, 7.3 liter size
Hispano-Suiza 12Y   775 Only used on V5 V12 fixed?
BMW 132N9   865 used on V-6, -7, and P series Radial 9 constant
BMW "BraMo"* 323 A-1 Fafnir 900 used in M, early Z, few test versions Radial 9 VDM
BMW "BraMo"* 323 P Fafnir 1000 Exclusive to Z series, 2x supercharger Radial 9 VDM
Daimler-Benz 600A   950 used on MV1 / V-8 show plane, 17S V12 inverted VDM
Gnome-Rhone 14N 1/2   980 used in Yugoslaveian 17K's Radial 14 VDM?
             
Daimler-Benz 600G   950 Used on RV-1 (M/P version) and S V12 inverted VDM
Daimler-Benz 601   1100   V12 inverted VDM
Daimler-Benz 601A   1075 Used on RV-2 and early 215's V12 inverted VDM
Daimler-Benz 601Aa   1175 Only on 215B-5 Nactjagers V12 inverted VDM
             
* BraMo is Bezeichnung 'Bra'ndenburgische 'Mo'torenwerke, originally Siemens, merged or sold to BMW

 

The Bramo "Fafnir" 323 engine used in most 17's, based on Bristol Jupiter engines.

 

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