DFW D.I
Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The DFW D.I was a German single-seat fighter biplane prototype developed by Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke during the First World War but not adopted for series production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | DFW manufacturer's marking on fuselage sides |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- WWI German single-seat fighter biplane prototype
- Compact single-bay wing cellule with stagger
- DFW manufacturer's marking on fuselage sides
A compact WWI biplane fighter of similar layout to contemporaries, identifiable primarily by documentation rather than distinctive visual features.
Specifications
- The DFW D.I has a length of 4.5 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke produced a succession of aircraft for the Imperial German Air Service and entered the fighter competition with the D.I, which was evaluated but not ordered in quantity amid strong competition from Albatros and Fokker.
Variants
Only prototype examples were built; no production sub-types are recorded.
Where you'll see it
The D.I did not enter operational service.
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