The Fokker D.VII is a German World War I fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz of the Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. Germany produced around 3,300 D.VII aircraft in the second half of 1918. In service with the Luftstreitkräfte, the D.VII quickly proved itself to be a formidable aircraft.

The Fokker D.VII in the NASM collection was built by Albatros. When the Fokker D.VII appeared on the Western Front in April 1918, Allied pilots at first underestimated the new fighter because of its squarish, ungainly appearance, but quickly revised their view.

2012年11月30日 · The legendary Fokker D VII was one of history’s greatest fighter aircraft. Its reputation was so formidable that the 1918 Armistice terms specifically authorized confiscation of all D VIIs by Allied…

First appearing entering combat in May 1918, the Fokker D. VII quickly showed its superior performance over Allied fighters. With its high rate of climb, higher ceiling and excellent handling characteristics, German pilots scored a remarkable 565 victories over Allied aircraft during the month of August alone.

The Fokker D.VII was the best Fokker fighter aircraft used in World War I, both in terms of quality and performance.

福克D.VII战斗机是德国单发单座双翼战斗机。 为了参与1918年1月到2月在阿德勒霍夫举行的D型标准战斗机 (D-Type Standard Fighter)竞标，富有天赋的福克设计团队于1917年末极其匆忙的推出了D.VII型的原型机。 D.VII型采用熔焊钢管机身框架，悬梁机翼等是福克引以自豪的设计，轻松获胜。 批量生产由福克公司，阿尔巴特罗公司（授权生产）和O.A.W（授权生产）完成。 自1918年5月装备第一战斗机联队的福克D.VII首次出现在前线后，这种飞机就被公认为参战双方最好的 …

2019年7月31日 · Regarded as Germany's finest fighter of World War 1 (1914-1918), the Fokker D.VII actually had a short wartime career as a late-war development introduced in 1918. Pilots praised the aircraft's handling and ease-of-operation when compared to other types available.

The Fokker D.VII is often credited with setting a new standard for fighter aircraft design, influencing subsequent aircraft in the interwar period. Its combination of innovative engineering, strong combat performance, and ease of operation solidified its status as one of the most iconic and historically significant aircraft of World War I.

With its strong climb performance and good flying characteristics, such as resistance to tailspin and excellent manoeuvrability, the Fokker D VII was among the best fighter planes in the First World War. By the time of the Armistice on November 11, 1918, more than 760 planes were built and deployed to 48 German fighter squadrons.

It was won outright by an angular little biplane with thick cantilever wings, the Fokker D.VII, designed by Reinhold Platz. Unquestionably the best all-round German fighter of the First World War, it was a development of Platz's experimental V.II, built late in 1917.