G.VIII, GL.VIII, and G.IX | |
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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]