The Fokker D.V

After the disappointing results and the shortcomings of the previous four D models, Fokker decided to produce a smaller, lighter fighter aircraft, again equipped with a rotary engine.
The D.V made its debut in September 1916, it would be the last Fokker model designed by Martin Kreuzer.
After his sudden death on June 27, 1916, during the development phase of the D.V, Martin Kreuzer was succeeded by Reinhold Platz.

To give the pilot a better view upwards, the upper wing was built in an arrow position.
Fokker himself was enthusiastic about the fast maneuverability of the aircraft, which was equipped with a 100 hp nine-cylinder Oberursel UI rotary engine.
However, due to the low compression and thus low power delivered by the Oberursel, the aircraft was unable to match the performance of the Albatros aircraft.
A number of D.Vs did operate on the Western Front, but most D.Vs went to training schools. At the end of 1917 the D.V was also used as a transition trainer for pilots who were going to fly the Fokker Dr.I.
A number of D.Vs were also used by the German Navy.

A total of 216 D.Vs were built.

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