Pfalz D.XV
Pfalz Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Pfalz D.XV was a German single-seat fighter biplane developed near the end of the First World War, representing Pfalz's final attempt to produce a competitive fighter before the Armistice.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Inline water-cooled engine in narrow fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late WWI German single-seat biplane fighter
- Sesquiplane layout with smaller lower wing
- Inline water-cooled engine in narrow fuselage
Typical late-WWI Pfalz sesquiplane layout with a prominent inline engine and rounded fuselage cross-section; smaller and narrower than the D.XII.
Specifications
- The Pfalz D.XV has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 203 km/h (126 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot.
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History
Developed in 1918, the D.XV was evaluated by the German Air Service but the war ended before it could enter meaningful production or service. It featured the sesquiplane configuration with a smaller lower wing.
Variants
Only prototype and limited evaluation examples were completed before the Armistice ended production.
Where you'll see it
Did not achieve significant operational service due to the end of World War One before production could be established.
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