Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker (Triplane)

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A classic Fokker Dr.I Triplane replica performs at an airshow, echoing the dogfight days of early aviation.

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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Score: 68.0

Dramatic biplane angle but softness and haze reduce detail; smoke adds dynamism but lighting is flat.

Aviation History

Iconic WWI German fighter, famous for being flown by Manfred von Richthofen (\'Red Baron\'); triplane configuration is rare in aviation history.

Fleet Rarity

True Fokker Dr.I airframes are extremely rare; many flying examples are replicas.

Record Flights

Notable for air combat in WWI; famed for maneuverability in dogfights.

Safety & Events

Numerous dogfights in WWI; iconic aircraft due to The Red Baron.

Future Outlook

Any seen flying today are replicas or restored museum displays; originals are museum pieces or destroyed.

Oberursel UR.II rotary engine (historically, may be replica radial engine)

Engine

7.19 m

Wingspan

5.77 m

Length

300 km

Range

160 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot seat)

Capacity

586 kg

MTOW

2.95 m

Height