Fokker D.VII O

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Properties (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft fighter
single-seat fighter
gptkbp:armament 2 × 7.92 mm MG08
gptkbp:casualties few preserved examples
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:colors varied by squadron
gptkbp:constructionMaterial wood and fabric construction
gptkbp:controls elevator and rudder
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:design highly effective ailerons
Reinhold_Platz
gptkbp:electronic_warfare gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Mercedes_D.III
gptkbp:famousRival Dogfights_over_the_Western_Front
gptkbp:financial_aid good maneuverability
gptkbp:firstFlight 1917
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:height 2.6 m
gptkbp:historicalLegacy remains iconic in aviation history
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the best fighters of WWI
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fokker D.VII O
gptkbp:influences inspired post-war designs
gptkbp:landingGear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:length 6.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Fokker
gptkbp:maxSpeed 200 km/h
gptkbp:nickname D.VII
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Manfred_von_Richthofen
gptkbp:operationalHistory served until 1925
gptkbp:produces over 3,300 units
gptkbp:reputation highly regarded by pilots
gptkbp:retirementYear 1920s
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,500 m
gptkbp:services 1918
gptkbp:setting biplane
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:German_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Fokker_D.VII_F
gptkbp:wingspan 8.5 m