Fokker Dr.I Triplane
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Fokker Dr.I Triplane is a world War I fighter built by Fokker in Germany. It first flew in 1917 and entered service in 1917. Three short wings give lots of lift, for fast climbing and very tight turns.
Photo: Fokker Dr.I on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed185 km/h (115 mph)
- Range300 km (186 miles)
- First flight1917
- Wingspan7.2 m (24 ft)
Fokker Dr.I Triplane specs
| Top speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
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| Range | 300 km (186 miles) |
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| Length | 5.8 m (19 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 7.2 m (24 ft) |
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| Height | 3 m (10 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.59 t (1,301 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 crew |
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| Engines | 1 × Oberursel Ur.II rotary engine |
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| First flight | 1917 |
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| Entered service | 1917 |
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| Built by | Fokker (Germany) |
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Fokker Dr.I Triplane facts
- It has three wings stacked on top of each other, so it could climb and turn very fast.
- The Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, flew a bright red one.
Quick quiz
When did the Fokker Dr.I Triplane first fly?
In 1917.
Who built the Fokker Dr.I Triplane?
Fokker, in Germany.
How fast can the Fokker Dr.I Triplane fly?
Its top speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
How far can the Fokker Dr.I Triplane fly?
About 300 km (186 miles).
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