AEG D.I
The AEG D.I was a biplane fighter of World War I. Three prototypes were ordered, but after the first two were involved in serious crashes, development was cancelled. A triplane version was built as the AEG Dr.I. The second and third prototypes are sometimes referred to as the D.II and D.III respectively.
Specifications (AEG D.I)General Characteristics Crew: one, pilot Length: 6.10 m (20 ft) Wingspan: 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) Height: 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in) Wing area: 16.14 m² (174 ft²) Empty: 685 kg (1,764 lb) Loaded: 940 kg (2,068 kg) Maximum takeoff: kg ( lb) Powerplant: 1x Mercedes D.III, 118 kW (160 hp)
Performance Maximum speed: 205 km/h (128 mph) Range: 465 km (290 miles) Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,400 ft) Rate of climb: 188 m/min (617 ft/min) Wing loading: 58 kg/m² (10 lb/ft²) Power/Mass: 0.13 kW/kg (0.08 hp/lb)
Armament 2x forward-firing 7.92mm LMG 08/15 machine gun
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