Fokker D.C.I (English)

DCI

Fokker D.C.I

The Fokker D.C.I was an aircraft that was produced in the Fokker factory in Amsterdam-Noord in the early 1920s to fulfill the role of combined fighter aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft.

Because the D.C.I is both a D-fighter and a C-Scout, derived from the C.IV, it can be placed on the site in either place.

The DCI was a conventional double-decker equipped with a 450 hp Napier Lion engine and was derived from the Fokker C.IV.
Due to the combat function of the D.C.I, the wingspan of the wings was less than that of the Fokker C.IV so that the aircraft could maneuver better during a dog fight.
Ten D.C.Is were used in what was then the Dutch East Indies by the LA KNIL (Aviation Department of the Royal Dutch East Indies Army) from 1925 to 1934.
The first parachute jump over the Dutch East Indies took place from a D.C.I.

Wingspan 11.6 m
Length 9.9 m
Wing area 34.5 m²
Empty weight 1270 kg
Total weight 1800 kg
Max. speed 240 km / h

Landing speed 90 km / h

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The DCI prototype registered H-NABZ had construction number (cn) 4132.
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The H-NABZ here in Gothenburg where the machine was demonstrated by Fokker pilot Bertus Grasé with participation number 28.
The H on the rudder is probably only fitted in Sweden.
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Rotating propeller of the Napier motor.
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The Fokker DCI, shortly after delivery to the LA-KNIL at Kalidjati airport near Bandoeng (Java).
With country identification, but still without registration with letters / numbers.
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Plenty of research and maintenance on a DCI
In addition to these activities, the DCI is made completely technically ready to fly.
The registration is still missing.
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Rear DCI with the rear gun turret clearly visible.
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Immediately after delivery, even without the wings, rudder and registration.
So here shortly after delivery at the LA-KNIL airport Kalidjati north of Bandoeng in the Dutch East Indies.
That means a lot of work for the DCI moneurs

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In the cockpit before the start of a flight.
Now almost ready to fly but still without registration.
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The FD 403 in the air.
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Sub-Lieutenant-Pilot J. Oonincx. board the FD 405 via a special ladder from which he will later disembark for a parachute jump.
Pay attention to the long continuous steps in order not to touch the stabilizer at the jump.
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Aviator Ooninx gets off the FD 405 before his parachute jump.
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In full use here: the FD409 405 and 408 at the LA-KNIL Aviation Division Royal Dutch Army.
A curious addition is the windows placed on both sides for the gunner observer.
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