ZeppelinStaaken

ZeppelinStaaken was a German aircraft manufacturer founded in 1917 during World War I. The company was formed as a merger of two existing aircraft constructors, Luft-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (LVG) and the Zeppelin-Werk Lindau GmbH. Its primary purpose was to produce large bomber aircraft for the German military.

The most famous aircraft produced by ZeppelinStaaken was the Riesenflugzeug, often referred to as "Staaken bombers." These were among the largest aircraft of their time, featuring multiple engines and a considerable payload capacity. The R.VI, for instance, was a four-engine biplane bomber that saw limited operational service towards the end of the war. The company also developed other bomber designs, including the R.IV and R.VII.

Following the end of World War I and the subsequent Treaty of Versailles, which imposed strict limitations on German aviation, ZeppelinStaaken ceased its military aircraft production. The company transitioned to producing other goods, and its focus shifted away from large aviation projects. The legacy of ZeppelinStaaken is primarily associated with its pioneering efforts in the development of large, multi-engine aircraft during a crucial period of aviation history.