Dewoitine D.371

Dewoitine · France · first flew 1931 · fighter

The Dewoitine D.371 was a French single-seat fighter monoplane developed in the early 1930s, designed for export and licence production. It represented the transition from biplane fighters to the clean monoplane configuration.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, tapered
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage7.44 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Parasol-style low monoplane with a prominent radial engine, fixed spatted undercarriage, and an open cockpit; the tapered wing and rounded fin are characteristic Dewoitine features.

Specifications

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History

The D.37 family was developed by Dewoitine to meet French and export requirements, with the D.371 being a variant powered by the Gnome-Rhône 14Kfs radial engine. It was ordered by Lithuania and saw limited service, though it was quickly overtaken by more advanced designs. French Aéronavale also evaluated the type.

Variants

The D.372 was a carrier-capable variant for the French Navy; the D.373 and D.376 were further derivatives for Aéronavale use.

Where you'll see it

Served with the Lithuanian Air Force and was evaluated by the French Aéronavale in small numbers during the mid-1930s.

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