Fokker E.V

The Fokker D.VIII or E.V (as it was variously called) combined the strong, unbraced upper wing of the Fokker D.VII with a 110hp rotary engine to create a handy, maneuverable plane with great sight lines for the pilot. The first six E.V planes were rushed to the front for combat evaluation with Jasta 6. Shortages of castor oil and wing failures led to their temporary withdrawal on 21 August. Adjustments were made to the wing and the type was cleared for combat in late October, but by this time the renamed D.VIIIs had a few scant weeks to show their prowess.

Austria-Hungary contemplated the purchase and manufacture of E.V's, but shortages in lubricants forestalled any such plans.

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 * German
 * Jasta 6 - Wenzl
 * Jasta 6
 * Jasta 6
 * Jasta 36
 * Soviet WPAF
 * Polish AF


 * Aircraft Chart

1:144 Scale

 * Ares: WGF119A Lowenhardt; WGF119B Osterkamp; WGF119C Sharon
 * Shapeways: Decapod, Kampfflieger
 * Metal kit: ,

1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale

 * Shapeways: Decapod

1:300 Scale

 * Metal kit: Heroics & Ros GWA304

1:350 Scale

 * Shapeways: Decapod

1:600 Scale

 * Metal kit: Tumbling Dice