Rumpler D.I
Rumpler · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Rumpler D.I was a German single-seat fighter prototype developed late in the First World War, representing Rumpler's attempt to enter the single-seat fighter market dominated by Fokker and Albatros.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Late WWI German single-seat biplane fighter prototype
- Inline engine with large propeller spinner
- Sesquiplane configuration with smaller lower wing
Small late-WWI German biplane fighter with sesquiplane configuration and an inline engine. Distinguishable from Fokker types by its different wing bracing arrangement and proportions.
Specifications
- The Rumpler D.I has a length of 5.75 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.42 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed in 1918, the D.I arrived too late to make an impact on WWI fighter procurement. Rumpler was better known for its two-seat reconnaissance aircraft; the D.I was an attempt to branch out that did not reach production.
Variants
Only a prototype was completed before the Armistice ended development.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service.
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