D.V
Fokker D.V
After the disappointing results and flaws of the earlier four D models, Fokker decided to produce a smaller, lighter fighter, once again equipped with a rotary engine.
The D.V made its entrance 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 pilote a better view upwards, the top 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 9 cylinder Oberursel U I rotary engine.
Due to the low compression and therefore the low power supplied by the Oberursel, the aircraft was not able to match the performance of the Albatros aircraft.
A number of D.Vs have operated on the Western Front.
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 started flying on the Fokker Dr.I.
A number of D.Vs have also been used by the German Navy.
A total of 216 D.Vs were built.
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The D.V made its entrance 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 pilote a better view upwards, the top 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 9 cylinder Oberursel U I rotary engine.
Due to the low compression and therefore the low power supplied by the Oberursel, the aircraft was not able to match the performance of the Albatros aircraft.
A number of D.Vs have operated on the Western Front.
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 started flying on the Fokker Dr.I.
A number of D.Vs have also been used by the German Navy.
A total of 216 D.Vs were built.
Click on the photo to enlarge the photo
