AEG D.I
AEG · German Empire · first flew 1917 · fighter
The AEG D.I was a single-seat fighter prototype produced by AEG in 1917, representing the company's sole venture into the dedicated fighter (D-type) category. Its top speed of 225 km/h was competitive for its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German single-seat fighter prototype by AEG
- 225 km/h — fast for 1917
- AEG's only attempt at a single-seat fighter (D-type)
Compact single-seat biplane with a 9 m span; AEG's distinctive construction style differentiates it from Fokker and Albatros contemporaries of similar size.
Specifications
- The AEG D.I has a length of 6.15 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
AEG was primarily known for its two-seat reconnaissance and bombing aircraft, but in 1917 the company developed the D.I to explore the single-seat fighter market. It did not receive production orders, as Fokker, Albatros, and Pfalz designs were preferred by the German Air Service.
Variants
Single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
No operational service; evaluation only.
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