Siemens-Schuckert Dr.I
Siemens-Schuckert · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Siemens-Schuckert Dr.I was a German World War I single-seat triplane fighter developed in parallel with the more famous Fokker Dr.I, intended to capitalise on the triplane's perceived advantages of climb rate and manoeuvrability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- World War I German triplane fighter — contemporary of the Fokker Dr.I
- Three equal-span stacked wings with round-tip profile
- Rotary engine giving compact nose profile
A compact triplane with three equal-span wings, a rotary engine in a circular cowling, and a rounded fuselage typical of SSW fighters — visually similar to the Fokker Dr.I but with slightly different wing and tail proportions.
Specifications
- The Siemens-Schuckert Dr.I has a length of 5.3 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed in response to the success of the Sopwith Triplane, the SSW Dr.I was tested in 1917. Although it showed promise, it did not proceed to production, as the Fokker Dr.I was selected as the preferred triplane type for the German Luftstreitkräfte.
Variants
A single prototype or very small number of test aircraft only; no production series.
Where you'll see it
The SSW Dr.I did not enter operational service.
Related aircraft
- Siemens-Schuckert D.III
- Siemens-Schuckert R.VII
- Siemens-Schuckert D.I
- Siemens-Schuckert D.IV
- AEG D.I
- Albatros D.IX
- Albatros D.VII
- Albatros Dr.I
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