Euler D.II
August Euler Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Euler D.II was a small German single-seat fighter biplane of 1917, built by the Frankfurt-based Euler firm as one of many competing designs during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short fuselage with rotary engine in an open-fronted cowl |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Compact World War I German single-seat fighter biplane
- Short fuselage with rotary engine in an open-fronted cowl
- Sesquiplane-style lower wing notably smaller than upper
A very compact single-bay biplane with a short, plump fuselage, rounded fin, and an engine cowling typical of inline rotary-powered German fighters of 1917.
Specifications
- The Euler D.II has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.47 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
August Euler was one of Germany's earliest aviation pioneers and manufacturers; the D.II was among his firm's attempts to supply the German Luftstreitkräfte with a competitive single-seat fighter during the intense production rivalry of 1917.
Variants
The D.II was one of a series of Euler D-type fighters; earlier and later marks differed in engine and wing arrangement but none achieved mass production.
Where you'll see it
The Euler D.II did not enter front-line service in significant numbers; it was outclassed by Fokker and Albatros products.
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