Aviatik D.I

Aviatik · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1917 · fighter

The Aviatik D.I was an Austro-Hungarian single-seat biplane fighter of World War I, designed and built by the Austrian subsidiary of the Aviatik company in 1917. It served with the Imperial and Royal Air Force (k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppen) in the final years of the war.

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• Austro-Hungarian WWI single-seat biplane fighter
• Unusually deep fuselage and streamlined cowling
• National markings of the Austro-Hungarian Air Service

A slightly chubby-looking single-seat biplane with a rounded nose, somewhat deeper fuselage than most WWI fighters, and Austro-Hungarian national markings.

Specifications

• The Aviatik D.I has a length of 6.97 m (23 ft).
• It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
• Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
• Typical crew: 1.

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History

Austrian Aviatik developed the D.I independently of the German parent company, and it entered service in 1917 as one of the primary Austro-Hungarian fighters. It saw combat on the Italian Front and against Romanian and Russian opponents, serving alongside types such as the Phönix D.I and Albatros D.III.

Variants

The D.I was produced in series; a D.II with improved engine and aerodynamics was also built. Total production was several hundred aircraft.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the Imperial and Royal Air Force (k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppen) from 1917 until the end of World War I in 1918.

Related aircraft

• Aviatik (Berg) D.II
• Aviatik D.III
• Aviatik D.VI
• Aviatik D.VII
• AEG C.VIII
• AEG D.I
• Albatros C.X
• Albatros C.XII

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