But at its core, Dornier's semi-cantilever monoplane flying boat colossus had all the right ideas in mind. The Do X's proportions are eerily similar to widebody jet airliners manufactured decades ...

With significant experience developing unconventional aircraft, Dornier rose to the challenge and began designing what would become the Do-31, a transport jet capable of carrying 36 troops at ...

The Dornier Do X was a glorious, spectacular, and doomed machine that embodied the spirit of the pre-WW2 world. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.