Gotha G.IX


G.VIII, GL.VIII, and G.IX
Role Bomber
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Gothaer Waggonfabrik
First flight 1918
Primary users Luftstreitkräfte
Belgian Air Force
Number built c. 90 (mainly G.IX)

The Gotha G.VIII, GL.VIII, and G.IX were a family of bomber aircraft produced in Germany during the final months of World War I.[1] Based on the Gotha G.VII, they were intended as high-speed tactical bombers featuring advanced streamlining for their day.[2]

  1. ^ "Gotha | German aircraft | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  2. ^ "Germany's Gotha Heavy Bombers". Warfare History Network. Retrieved 2024-01-24.