Kondor D 2
Kondor Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Kondor D 2 was a small German single-seat biplane fighter of 1918, powered by an Oberursel rotary engine and noted for its pleasant handling qualities despite being produced only as two prototypes. Its diminutive dimensions made it one of the smaller fighters of the war.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Diminutive WWI German single-seat biplane fighter
- Rotary engine with closely fitting circular cowl
- Two prototypes; praised for handling but not ordered
An extremely small single-bay biplane with a circular rotary engine cowl and short fuselage. Its compact dimensions — a wingspan of under 7.6 m — make it notably smaller than the Fokker D.VII or Albatros fighters.
Specifications
- The Kondor D 2 has a length of 4.87 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.59 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed by Kondor Flugzeugwerke in 1918, the D 2 was evaluated by the German Imperial Air Service but not ordered into production. Test pilots praised the aircraft's manoeuvrability, but the war ended before any production decision could be acted upon. Kondor was a relatively obscure manufacturer that produced only a handful of designs.
Variants
Two prototypes only; no production variants.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service.
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