Kondor D.7
Kondor Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Kondor D.7 was a German single-seat biplane fighter of 1918, a refined development of the D.6 from the Kondor Flugzeugwerke that was also overtaken by the Armistice.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat biplane fighter closely related to the Kondor D.6
- Slightly larger than D.6 with improved inline engine
- Unequal-span wings — upper span greater than lower
Slightly larger than the Kondor D.6 but essentially identical in layout; the two types are best distinguished by the D.7's marginally greater dimensions and higher-powered engine installation.
Specifications
- The Kondor D.7 has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Built as an improvement over the D.6 with a more powerful engine and slightly refined airframe, the D.7 was part of the last generation of German biplane fighters developed before the war ended. No production was achieved before November 1918.
Variants
Only prototype examples; no production series.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service.
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