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Redfern Fokker Dr.1 
Summary
The Redfern Fokker Dr.1 is a full size replica of the Fokker Dr.I triplane for homebuilt construction.[1]
| Fokker Dr.1 | |
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| Redfern Fokker Dr.1 | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Walter “Wimpy” W. Redfern |
| First flight | 24 July 1964 |
| Developed from | Fokker Dr.I |
Design and development edit
The Refern Fokker Dr.1 is a single engine triplane with conventional landing gear. The aircraft plans were developed by the Walter Redfern Company 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.[2]
Specifications (Redfern Fokker Dr.1) edit
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: 100 kn (120 mph, 190 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 87 kn (100 mph, 160 km/h)
- Range: 260 nmi (300 mi, 480 km)
- Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,100 m)