Fokker F.I
Fokker · German Empire · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Fokker F.I was the prototype and pre-production designation for what became the iconic Fokker Dr.I triplane, inspired by the Sopwith Triplane and first flown in mid-1917.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Prototype of the famous Fokker Dr.I triplane
- Three-wing triplane layout with no interplane struts
- Pre-production aircraft evaluated by Manfred von Richthofen
Classic triplane layout with three closely stacked wings of nearly equal span, rotary engine, and the absence of conventional interplane struts — identical to the Dr.I at a glance.
Specifications
- The Fokker F.I has a length of 5.77 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.19 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Two F.I prototypes were delivered to Jagdgeschwader 1 in August 1917 for operational evaluation; Werner Voss and Manfred von Richthofen both flew the type before the production Dr.I reached units. The F.I designation was replaced by Dr.I for production aircraft.
Variants
The F.I was the immediate precursor of the Dr.I; only two F.I aircraft were built.
Where you'll see it
The two F.I aircraft saw brief but intense combat service with JG 1 on the Western Front in late 1917 before being succeeded by Dr.I production aircraft.
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