Schütte-Lanz D.I
Schütte-Lanz · Germany · first flew 1915 · fighter
The Schütte-Lanz D.I was a German single-seat biplane fighter, often said to be Germany's first biplane attack aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Light wooden structure covered in fabric
- Rotary engine in the nose
A light wood-and-fabric biplane powered by an 80 hp Oberursel U.0 seven-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Schütte-Lanz D.I has a length of 5.4 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Walter Stein, built in 1915 and flown that year, apparently based on the design of the British Sopwith Tabloid.
Variants
Only one D.I was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was never introduced into service, although it was intended for the Luftstreitkräfte.
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