Gotha G.V

Gotha G.V
General information
TypeHeavy bomber
National originGerman Empire
ManufacturerGothaer Waggonfabrik AG
Designer
Hans Burkhard
Primary userLuftstreitkräfte
Number built205
History
Manufactured1917–1918
Introduction dateAugust 1917
First flight1917
Internal fuselage arrangement of Burkhard's G.II through G.IV bomber designs. In G.Vs the Gotha tunnel was expanded, the bomb bay and the gangway were replaced with a fuel tank.
Allied forces servicemen inspecting a wrecked "Gotha" bomber, 1917 or 1918

The Gotha G.V was a heavy bomber used by the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Air Service) during World War I. Designed for long-range service and built by Gothaer Waggonfabrik AG, the Gotha G.V was used principally as a night bomber.