Fokker D.VII

The Fokker D.VII was considered the best fighter of World War I. It was durable, highly maneuverable at all speeds and could outclimb any other aircraft of the time.

The Fokker D.VII was built by three different factories and each had a slightly different style of engine cowl and cooling louvers. When it was first introduced, the D.VII was prone to engine fires during dives, but better ventilation of the engine compartment solved the problem.

Several different camouflage patterns were used on German planes. This plane carries the yellow nose of German Jasta (Fighter Squadron) 10 .

This aircraft was also flown by:
  Ottoman Empire
Specifications
Country of Manufacture Germany
First Year of Service 1918
Wing Span 29.3 ft | 8.9 m
Length 23 ft | 7 m
Height 9.3 ft | 2.8 m
Weight 1939 lbs | 881 kg
Engine Mercedes or BMW 6 cylinder liquid cooled inline engine, 160hp
Top Speed 120 mph | 165 km/h
Range 180 miles | 290 km
Armament 2 Spandau 7.92mm machine guns
Crew 1

 


Notes:
Technical Notes:
Made with Autodesk 3D Studio Max - Airplane not including background, 29482 vertices, 37782 faces - All aircraft insignia are modeled as part of the mesh.
Historical Notes:
The instruments in the cockpit are conjecture.
References:
http://www.theaerodrome.com/aircraft/germany/fokker_dvii.php
http://www.cbrnp.com/profiles/quarter1/fokker-dvii.htm