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Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker 1/48 Scale Diecast Model Pilot Hans Weiss, Jasta 11, JG 1 “Flying Circus, Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte, 1918 Brand: Corgi Aviation Archive SKU: AA38312
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Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker, 1/48 Scale Diecast Model, Jasta 11, Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte – AA38312
Length | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Wire bracing on wings
- Display stand included.
Corgi AA38312 Aviation Archive
Corgi Aviation Archive series AA38312 replicates in 1/48 scale diecast the Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker as flown by German ace Hans Weiss of Jagdstaffel 11 (Hunting Squadron 11: Jasta 11), Jagdgeschwader I (Fighter Wing: JG 1) “Flying Circus”, Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte (WWI German air force) stationed at Cappy, France, 1918.
Hans Weiss
Hans Weiss (1893 – 1918) was a German flying ace of World War I. He was given temporary command of Jasta 11 on April 8, 1918, until he died in action on May 2 1918. He held the rank of Leutnant, had 16 confirmed victories, and was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class.
Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker
The Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker is a German single-seat, single-engined triplane fighter. It first flew on July 5, 1917, entering service in October 1917. Developed in response to the Sopwith Triplane, it was highly manoeuvrable although slower than contemporary Allied fighters in level flight or a dive. Highly unstable and in capable hands, an excellent fighter, but for lesser pilots and students, a death trap. Throughout its service life, the Dreidecker suffered from catastrophic wing failures. Production ended in May 1918, with approximately 320 airframes completed.
The fuselage construction is welded steel tubing wire braced, sides clad in plywood, and the entire structure covered with fabric. All three wings are the same basic design and are primarily made of fabric-covered wood. Control surfaces and tail are fabric-covered welded steel frames.
The Fokker Dr.I used a single Oberursel Ur.II 9-cylinder air-cooled rotary piston engine driving a two-bladed fixed-pitch wooden propeller. The armament consisted of two machine guns mounted atop the nose synchronised to fire through the propellor arc.
Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker 1/48 Scale Diecast Model Pilot Hans Weiss, Jasta 11, JG 1 “Flying Circus, Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte, 1918 Brand: Corgi Aviation Archive SKU: AA38312
AUD $154.00
In stock