Fokker Dr.I
| Fokker Dr.I | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| Designer | Reinhold Platz |
| Introduction | late Aug 1917[1][2] |
| Primary user |  Germany
|
| Number built | 320[1] |
| Wingspan | 7.19 m (23 ft 7 in) [3] |
| Engine | 110hp Thulin rotary or 110hp Oberursel UR II rotary |
| Armament | 2×sync. LMG08/15 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Max Speed | 165 km/h (103 mph)[4][5]-185 km/h (115 mph)[3] |
| Climb | 1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 2:54[4] 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 3:45[3] 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in 6:30[3] |
| Ceiling | 6,000 m (19,600 ft)[3]-6,100 m (20,000 ft)[4][5] |
| Endurance | 1:30 [4][5] |
The one WWI plane everyone knows is the Fokker Dr.I, though it was built in limited numbers and had a short career. The Triplane's fame was boosted by its famous pilots, most from Richtofen Geschwader, such as Manfred and Lothar von Richtofen and Werner Voss. After their introduction in August 1917, several triplanes were found to have broken up in mid-air and the type was grounded near the end of October. Corrections were made and the type resumed flights on November 10.[2]
The triplane was quite maneuverable, but it was also slow and lacked performance at altitude, so Idflieg limited production to only 320 machines and they hit their peak in April 1918 with 171 Triplanes at the front. Due to von Richtofen's legend, the Dr.I will always remain iconic.
For more information, see Wikipedia:Fokker Dr.I.
Timeline[edit]
Game Data[edit]
Wings of Glory[edit]
| Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| D | A | 13 | 14 | 2 |
Plane and Crew Cards[edit]
Jasta 2
Baumer
Guntruck
Jasta 2
Baumer
Guntruck
Jasta 2
Loffler
Guntruck
Jasta 2
Papenmeyer
Guntruck
Jasta 2
Plange
Guntruck
Jasta 11
Steinhauser
Guntruck
Jasta 18
Raben
Guntruck
Jasta 18
Raben
Guntruck
Jasta 26
Esswein
Guntruck
Jasta 26
Loerzer
Guntruck
Jasta 34B
Greim
Guntruck
Jasta 34B
Pütz
Guntruck
Card Links[edit]
Jagdgeschwader 1 - M. von Richtofen- Jagdgeschwader 1 - M. von Richtofen
- Jasta 2 - Wolf
- Jasta 7 - Jacobs
- Jasta 7 - Jacobs
- Jasta 7 - Jacobs
- Jasta 7 - Raben
- Jasta 11 - Mohnicke
- Jasta 11 - L. von Ricthofen
- Jasta 11 - W. von Richtofen
- Jasta 11 - Sieradzki
- Jasta 11 - Weiss
- Jasta 13 - Berthold
- Jasta 13 - Schwartz
- Jasta 18 - Raben
- Jasta 18 - Raben
Black WPAF- Gold Triplane
- White Triplane
- Pink Triplane
Blue Max/Canvas Eagles[edit]
Miniatures and Models[edit]
1:144 Scale[edit]
- Ares: WGF104A von Richtofen; WGS104B Kirschstein; WGS104C Lothar von Richtofen
- Shapeways: Decapod, Kampfflieger
- Plastic Kit: Valom 14407
- Metal kit: Red Eagle, Reviresco
- Wings of War Deluxe Set: M. von Richtofen
- Wings of War: WW07J von Richtofen; WW07K Kempf; WW07L Rahn
1:200 Scale[edit]
- Shapeways: Kampfflieger
1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale[edit]
- Shapeways: Decapod; Kampfflieger
- Metal Kit: CinC MS-11
- Metal Cast: Goblintooth/H.A./MSD GEG-01
1:300 Scale[edit]
- Metal Kit: Heroics & Ros GWA303
1:350 Scale[edit]
- Shapeways: Decapod
1:600 Scale[edit]
- Metal kit: Tumbling Dice
References[edit]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Peter Gray and Owen Thetford. German Aircraft of the First World War. Great Britain, Putnam, 1962, 1987. ISBN 0-85177-809-7.
- W.M.Lamberton and E.F. Cheesman. Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Harleyford Publications Limited, 1960.
- Kenneth Munson, Fighters 1914-19, Attack and Training Aircraft. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1976. ISBN 0713707607
- Raymond L. Rimell, Windsock Datafile 5: Fokker Triplane. Albatros Publications Ltd., 1987. ISBN 0-948414-03-0
