Euler D.I
August Euler Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Euler D.I was a German single-seat fighter biplane produced during World War I, representing an early attempt by the Euler works to develop a competitive Jagdflugzeug.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Rounded wing tips and angular fuselage cross-section |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- German WWI single-seat biplane fighter
- Conventional tractor layout with inline engine
- Rounded wing tips and angular fuselage cross-section
Standard WWI tractor biplane outline with equal-span wings and a rounded nose; distinguishable from Albatros types by less refined fuselage shaping.
Specifications
- The Euler D.I has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
August Euler's Frankfurt-based firm produced a series of military aircraft for the Imperial German Air Service during the war. The D.I appeared in 1916 but its performance was modest compared with contemporaries from Albatros and Fokker.
Variants
The Euler firm built several related single-seat types; the D.I designation covered the main fighter variant.
Where you'll see it
The Euler D.I saw limited front-line use with the Luftstreitkräfte; its relatively modest speed restricted it to secondary duties.
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