Dornier developed this flying boat project after their Do P.192/ Do 214
project was cancelled by the RLM in June 1943. It started its design life
under the designation P.174/I, but was given the Do 216 number by the RLM later.
Intended for an anti-shipping role. The Do 216 was manned by a crew of ten,
and there were to be seven remote-controlled gun stations located at various
place along the fuselage. Offensively, the 216 could carry up to a 5000 kg (11020 lbs)
weapons load, which included various guided weapons mounted in underwing racks.
model and textures by Richard Alexander van Hien
rvanhien@uol.com.br, or ravhien@fazenda.sp.gov.br
