Fokker D.VII (OAW)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft single-seat
gptkbp:armament 2 × 7.92 mm MG08
gptkbp:climbRate 5 m/s
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial wood and fabric
gptkbp:controls elevator, ailerons, rudder
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and literature
gptkbp:design gptkb:Anton_Fokker
inspired later biplanes.
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Mercedes_D.IIIa
gptkbp:exhibits airshows and museums
gptkbp:famousRival gptkb:Manfred_von_Richthofen
Dogfights in WWI
gptkbp:firstFlight 1917
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse few preserved examples
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:height 2.6 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance highly regarded by pilots
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fokker D.VII (OAW)
gptkbp:landingGear fixed
gptkbp:legacy influenced future fighter designs
gptkbp:length 6.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer OAW
gptkbp:maxSpeed 200 km/h
gptkbp:nickname D.VII
gptkbp:notableFeature excellent maneuverability
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 1,000
gptkbp:operationalArea used in various air forces post WWI
gptkbp:operationalRange 500 km
gptkbp:participatesIn dominant fighter
gptkbp:produces 1917-1918
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch
gptkbp:retired 1920s
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,500 m
gptkbp:serviceHistory gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:setting biplane
gptkbp:speed 70 km/h
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Fokker_D.XI
gptkbp:supportRole 1917
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:German_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Fokker_D.VII
gptkbp:wingArea 22.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 8.5 m