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Schütte-Lanz D.I

Schütte-Lanz · Fighter · Germany · Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Schütte-Lanz D.I — Fighter
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The Schütte-Lanz D.I was a German single-seat biplane fighter, often said to be Germany's first biplane attack aircraft. The D.I was light-weight and made of wood covered in fabric, apparently based on the British design of the Sopwith Tabloid.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Schütte-Lanz
Operator
Luftstreitkräfte
Service Entry
1915
Produced
1
Engine
1× 7-cyl. air-cooled rotary piston engine
Thrust / Power
80 hp
Length (ft)
18
Wingspan (ft)
25
Max Speed (mph)
84