Aviatik D.VI
Aviatik · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Aviatik D.VI was a late-World War I German single-seat fighter biplane that reached the prototype stage in 1918 but did not enter production before the armistice ended the conflict.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Conventional biplane with streamlined fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Late-war German single-seat fighter prototype
- Conventional biplane with streamlined fuselage
- Did not reach production before armistice
A conventional single-engine biplane fighter with a streamlined fuselage, typical of late German WWI fighter development. Little distinguishes it visually from other German biplane fighters of 1918.
Specifications
- The Aviatik D.VI has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.66 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 188 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Aviatik developed several D-series fighter designs in 1917–1918 as Germany sought competitive alternatives to the dominant Fokker D.VII. The D.VI was evaluated but offered no significant advantages over existing types. The end of the war in November 1918 halted all further development.
Variants
Only prototype examples of the D.VI were completed; it was part of a series of Aviatik fighter experiments.
Where you'll see it
Did not enter operational service with the German Luftstreitkräfte.
Related aircraft
- Aviatik D.III
- Aviatik D.VII
- Aviatik (Berg) D.II
- Aviatik D.I
- AEG J.II
- Albatros D.X
- Albatros D.XI
- Albatros D.XII
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