Märkische D.I
Märkische Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Märkische D.I was a prototype single-seat fighter biplane built in the last months of World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat fighter biplane
- Single Benz Bz.IIIb engine in the nose
- Compact airframe under 7 metres long
A small single-seat fighter biplane, 6.88 metres long with an 8.78 metre wingspan, powered by a Benz Bz.IIIb engine. Its top speed was 215 km/h.
Specifications
- The Märkische D.I has a length of 6.88 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.78 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Wilhelm Hillman joined the company from Schütte-Lanz in 1918 to design a new single-seat fighter. The first prototype was built to take part in the First Fighter Competition at Adlershof in May 1918.
Variants
Only one prototype was built, and the repaired first prototype received new wings and ailerons.
Where you'll see it
The first prototype was damaged in factory tests. After repair it was tested until September 1918.
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