Siemens-Schuckert E.I
Siemens-Schuckert · Germany · first flew 1915 · fighter
The Siemens-Schuckert E.I was a German fighter aircraft manufactured by Siemens-Schuckert.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Shoulder-wing monoplane with wire-braced wings
- Siemens-Halske Sh.I rotary engine
- Single forward-firing machine gun
Look for a small shoulder-wing monoplane with wire-braced wings and a rotary engine, 7.1 m long with a span of 10 m.
Specifications
- The Siemens-Schuckert E.I has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The E type (Eindecker) monoplane first flew in late 1915 and was powered by a 100 hp Siemens-Halske Sh.I rotary engine.
Variants
After a successful evaluation, 20 production aircraft were built alongside the prototype.
Where you'll see it
The Luftstreitkräfte was the main user. It was armed with a single LMG 08/15 machine gun.
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- Siemens-Schuckert B
- Siemens-Schuckert R.II
- Siemens-Schuckert R.III
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- Airco DH.2
- Avro 521
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