German Fighter Aircraft in World War I
Fully illustrated overview of the development and different types of German Fighter aircraft during World War I.Fighter aircraft were developed during World War I at an unprecedented rate, as nascent…
Specifikacia German Fighter Aircraft in World War I
Fully illustrated overview of the development and different types of German Fighter aircraft during World War I.Fighter aircraft were developed during World War I at an unprecedented rate, as nascent air forces sought to achieve and maintain air supremacy. German manufacturers innovated at top speed, while constantly scrutinizing the development of new enemy aircraft. The Germans also utilized the concept of systematic production or modular engineering during the war--Fokker capitalized on this aspect with all his aircraft built in a similar fashion--wooden wings with welded steel fuselages. This meant that they could be disassembled or reassembled quickly in the field--unlike many Allied aircraft. Pfalz and Albatros were the first to realize the importance of a streamlined fuselage--the precursor to all that would follow. Both of these companies built semi-monocoque