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Redfern Fokker Dr.1

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First flight
  
July 24, 1964

The Redfern Fokker Dr.1 is a full size replica of the Fokker Dr.I triplane for homebuilt construction.

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Design and development

The Refern Fokker Dr.1 is a single engine triplane with conventional landing gear. The aircraft plans were developed using Peter M. Bowers' triplane plans, Smithsonian plans and original plans from Reinhold Platz, a member of the original German design team for the Dr.1.

Specifications (Redfern Fokker Dr.1)

Data from EAA

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 19 ft (5.8 m)
  • Wingspan: 27 ft (8.2 m)
  • Wing area: 202 sq ft (18.8 m2)
  • Empty weight: 1,112 lb (504 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,455 lb (660 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Warner Scarab seven cylinder radial engine, 145 hp (108 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 104 kn; 193 km/h (120 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 87 kn; 161 km/h (100 mph)
  • Range: 261 nmi; 483 km (300 mi)
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,100 m)

    • References

    Redfern Fokker Dr.1 Wikipedia
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