Fokker D.II
Fokker · Germany · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Fokker D.II was a single-seat biplane fighter produced in 1916 for the German Air Service during World War I. It represented an evolutionary step in Fokker's fighter designs following the famous Eindecker monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat WWI German biplane fighter
- Rotary engine with open-bay wings
- Mid-war Fokker design transitioning from Eindecker era
A compact single-bay biplane with a rounded fuselage, rotary engine, and interplane struts, distinguishable from later Fokker types by its earlier construction and smaller size.
Specifications
- The Fokker D.II has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Introduced in 1916, the D.II was powered by an Oberursel rotary engine and served on the Western Front. It was soon overshadowed by more capable Allied fighters and was relatively quickly replaced by subsequent Fokker designs.
Variants
Minor engine variants existed; the D.II was part of the D-series lineage leading to the D.III, D.V, and ultimately the acclaimed D.VII.
Where you'll see it
Operated by several squadrons of the German Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) on the Western Front in 1916–1917.
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