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Fokker D.XVII

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Notes:
-Cool cockpit view
-Takeoff: Yaw to the right slightly until the aircraft's tail lifts off the ground.

History: In late 1917, Fokker designed a new fighter. It was meant to be added to the Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte's arsenal. The D.XVII sat a single pilot in a spacious cockpit. The D.XVII was introduced in early 1918 and served until the end of the war. This aircraft is in the paint scheme of an unknown ace who claimed some number over 15 aerial kills.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 39.9ft (12.2m)
  • Length 30.0ft (9.1m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 4,817lbs (2,185kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,593lbs (2,537kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.125
  • Wing Loading 13.3lbs/ft2 (65.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 419.3ft2 (39.0m2)
  • Drag Points 8959

Parts

  • Number of Parts 175
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 544