Fokker D.VIII
Military
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This compact fighter demonstrated Fokker's mastery of lightweight design, achieving 204 km/h from a minuscule 5.9-meter fuselage. The single pilot and engine configuration minimized complexity while the 8.3-meter wingspan provided adequate lift. Its performance suited interception and home defense roles throughout the 1920s.
Specifications
- Role
- Fighter
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1918
- Length
- 5.9 m
- Wingspan
- 8.3 m
- Max speed
- 204 km/h