Aeroplane Monthly 1989-07
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J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
D-1115 was the first Superwal. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Condors, it was designated Do R Ris. It is seen here at Friedrichshafen with the Wal G-EBQO in the background.
This view of the Do R 2 shows the offset cockpit.
I-RENE was the first four-engined Superwal.
The Superwal Do R Nas before receiving its registration D-1337.
A NEW DORNIER SUPER-WAL: Our picture shows a new all-metal Super-Wal flying-boat, fitted with four British Napier "Lion" engines, which recently carried out successful flying tests over Lake Constance. In addition to 20 passengers, this machine carries a crew of three, and with a full load of 12 tons it has a top speed of 125 m.p.h.; it has a cruising speed of over 105 m.p.h.
Superwal I-RONY in service with SANA.
Unidentified R 2 Superwal, possibly with Packard engines.
THE DORNIER SUPER-WAL: This Dornier all-metal flying-boat, which is fitted with two Rolls-Royce "Condor" engines of 650 h.p. each, recently carried out some remarkable flights over Lake Constance, on one occasion carrying 55 passengers at 125 m.p.h. Our picture shows the machine in flight over Lake Constance.
The prototype Do R 2 Superwal on the step.
This view of the prototype Superwal again shows the type's offset cockpit, together with the installation of the Rolls-Royce Condors, and the external stiffeners on the hull.
SANA's Superwal I-RIDE.
This view of I-RENE clearly shows the engine layout, metal-covered centre section and the hull decking stiffeners.
D-1337, Luft Hansa’s Do R Nas Pottwal, with Napier Lions.
The front cabin of a Superwal I.
KEITH WOODCOCK’S painting shows Dornier Superwal D-1500 Blauwal (Blue Whale) with Gnome-Rhone Jupiter engines.