Knoller D.I
Knoller · Austria-Hungary · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Knoller D.I series 70 was a prototype fighter aircraft built in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Single Hiero 6 water-cooled inline engine
- Two synchronised Schwarzlose machine guns
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Specifications
- The Knoller D.I has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.02 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Richard Knoller and first flew on 23 November 1917.
Variants
Two were built, powered by a 230 hp Hiero 6 engine.
Where you'll see it
It was built for the Austro-Hungarian Luftfahrtruppen (KuKLFT) but remained a prototype.
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