Schütte-Lanz D.I
| Industry | Aircraft manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany |
The Schütte-Lanz D.I was a German-built, single-seat biplane fighter, frequently regarded as Germany’s initial biplane designed for combat roles. Constructed primarily from wood and covered with fabric, its design was reportedly influenced by the British Sopwith Tabloid.
Operational history
Following evaluation by Idflieg in 1915, the aircraft was dismissed because the biplane configuration limited pilot visibility compared to a monoplane, rendering it unsuitable for fighter duties. That same year saw the development of an updated model, the Schütte-Lanz D.II.
Specifications
Bibliography
- William Green and Gordon Swanborough. The Complete Book of Fighters. Colour Library Direct, Godalming, UK: 1994. ISBN 1-85833-777-1
Further reading
- Jack Herris. German Aircraft of Minor Manufacturers in WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes. Aeronaut Books, 2020. Volume 2: Krieger to Union. Great War Aviation Centennial Series (50). ISBN 978-1-935881-86-5
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