Tag: airplane
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Fokker V.8
Fokker V.8 The Fokker V.8 was five-winged fighter designed for the Imperial German Air Service in World War One. Following the success of the Fokker Dr. I triplane, Fokker reasoned that five wings would be even better. The fighter was designed with three wings at the front of the fuselage and a further two behind Read more
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Dornier Do 335 in German Service
Dornier Do 335 in German Service The Dornier Do 335 was a twin-engined fighter designed for the German Luftwaffe during the closing stages of the Second World War. The engines were arranged in a push-pull configuration, which produced a very fast aircraft. Overheating was a constant threat from the rear engine, a problem that continued Read more
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Dornier Do 24 Flying Boat in German Service
Dornier Do 24 Flying Boat in German Service Designed to a Royal Netherlands Navy requirement for a replacement of the Dornier Wals being used in the Dutch East Indies, the Dornier Do 24K first flew on 3 July 1937. The Netherlands planned to operate up to 90 Do 24K flying boats, however when Germany invaded Read more