The Rohrbach Ro IX "Rofix" was a German all-metal monoplane fighter aircraft designed in February 1924 by

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for Rohrbach.

History

The initial order for the aircraft was for two test aircraft, with a view of producing 50. Construction began in April 1926, and by the summer, the first prototype, with serial number 22, was complete. The prototype was tested in Denmark due to aircraft building restrictions on Germany at the time. However twice the prototype crashed, first in January 1927, and again 15 July 1927 killing the pilot

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. Despite good characteristics in flight and landing, some problems led to modifications. It was powered by a 600 hp

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engine, and two synchronized rifle calibre machine guns in the fuselage. Two more guns in the wings were planned.

Specifications

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References

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