 | Whats your favorite aircraft from WWI??| World War I Discuss Whats your favorite aircraft from WWI?? in the Other Eras forums; Heres a site about the Imperial Russian air force in WW1
http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_alb...aft_frame2.htm
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08-12-2005, 12:43 PM
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| Heres a site about the Imperial Russian air force in WW1 http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_alb...aft_frame2.htm
Fave WW1 aircraft: 
Fokker DVII 
Siemens Shuckert DIII/IV
the flying beer barrel  http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Hustad/SSW/ http://www.bredow-web.de/Luftwaffenm...istorisch.html 
Siemens Shuckert DIII http://www.oldrhinebeck.org/collecti...-Schuckert.htm Quote: |
The Siemens was best known for its phenomenal rate of climb. During the First Fighter Competition of January 1918 (which the German Military held to select the most promising fighter aircraft for its air force), the Siemens DIII outmaneuvered a Fokker DVII prototype flown by Manfred von Richthofen. In June of 1918 at the Second Fighter Competition, the Siemens outmaneuvered a Fokker DVIII prototype flown by Anthony Fokker himself.
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Considered by many to be the best fighter to see action during the war, it reached service too late and was produced in too few numbers to have any effect on the war effort.
Although the short landing gear and limited prop clearance led to tricky landing, the plane was otherwise easy to fly. It had a very short take-off run, and at heights above 4,000 m (13,l20 ft) was faster and more manoeuvrable than the Fokker D.VII, at that point considered by all to be the best aircraft flying. Its most notable feature was its phenomenal rate of climb and extremely high service ceiling - it could reach 6,000 m (19,685 ft) in less than 14 1/2 minutes. In 36 minutes it could reach 8,100m, about 1,200 higher than the Fokker's maximum altitude.
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08-12-2005, 02:05 PM
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Country:  | Heres my top 5 favorites (not in any order):
1) Fokker D.VIII
2) Fokker Dr.I
3) Albatros D.V
4) Gotha G.IV
5) Caproni Ca.4/Ca.42
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Originally Posted by dinos7 definately the DR1 | The Fokker Dr.1 was influenced by the Sopwith Triplane which was superior to the German fighters of the time (early 1917). There was not much difference in their performance either. | |
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10-01-2005, 12:46 PM
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10-01-2005, 12:55 PM
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10-01-2005, 03:49 PM
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| This just a test. I have some old photos of WW1 aircraft but they need some work.
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10-01-2005, 06:05 PM
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| Here are some other WW1 Fighters. By the way the previous SE5a was a stunning shot.
Of these aircraft, the SE5a, Pup, Bristol and Avro 504 are original planes built between 1916 and 1918.
The Triplane is a little less clear cut. It was built in 1990 but to the original plans, materials and techniques and is powered by an original 1916 130hp Clerget engine. It has been awarded the status of a 'late production' aircraft but I will let you decide amongst yourselves as to how to view it. | |
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