The Fokker D-VIII was a parasol winged fighter which
was introduced to the front line late in World War 1, too late to make
much impact. It also suffered from engine problems. A number of replicas
have been built.
N7557U
c/n 545/18
Germany
Single seat fighter first flown in 1918
Engine: 145hp(108kW) Oberursel Ur.111
Length: 19’5"(5.92m)
Height: 8’6"(2.43m)Wingspan: 27’4"(8.33m)
No.built: 289 Range: 185miles(297km)
Cruising speed: 80mph(128kmh) Empty weight: 847lb(384kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1265lb(574kg)
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