Fokker E.I, E.II, E.III, E.IV
by: RLindsey
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The Fokker Eindecker (“ein” is German for “one” or “mono” as in monoplane), was one of the first few planes equipped and designed for combat. The propellers initially had wedges on them to deflect the bullets of the machine guns. Eventually Fokker used a synchronizing device that timed the bullets with the propeller. The most famous Eindecker pilot was Max Immelmann with a score of 17 downed planes before being shot down himself on June 18, 1916 over France. The Fokker E. planes are very primitive looking, and the entire tail section moved, instead of the later design of flaps. Only one Eindecker remains in existence.
Length: 23 feet 11 inches (7.3 meters)
Wingspan: 32 feet 11 inches (10.04 meters)
Speed: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Ceiling: 11,810 feet (3,600 meters)
Range:
Engines: 1 Oberusel UR.1 rotary, 100 hp
Crew: 1
Armament: one LMG 08/15 machine gun
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Robert M. Lindsey
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