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Typenr D.2.
Type of
aircraft
Fighter
Country Germany
Date first
flight		 1916
Engine
power		 75 Kw
Enginetype Oberursul U.I
Crew 1
Wingspan 9.05m
Height 2.25m
Wing Area: 20.00m
Length 6.30m
Empty
Weight: 		425kg
Max.
Weight: 		710kg
Armament 1-2*mg 7.92mm
Speed (max) 150km/h
Ceiling 4700m
Range: 1.5 hrs
Fokker D.2./M.17ZF

Fokker D.2

Fokker D.2
Based on the M.17


The Fokker D.2. was based on the Fokker M.17. prototype but had a reduced wingspan, a larger fusulage and a approved shape. It was a later design by Martin Kreutzer, bur was finished before the D.1.

The D.2. had the same construction as the D.1, was however equipped with a 100 Hp Oberursul U.1 starengine. It reach a maximumspeed of 150 km/h with this engine.

 

The relationship between the designs was a reverse one: The D.1. (Fokker M.18) was a development of the Fokker M.17, the fighter version of which was the D.2.

The D.2. was a bit smaller and the rotary engine was much lighter than the liquid-cooled one of the D.1.

The D.2. however had better performance, but it was still insufficient.

The D.2 had his maidenflight in the spring of 1916 and was obviously not strong enough to take up with the newest models of the Allies.
With the development of the Fokker D.3 this problem was solved by using the stronger U.III starengines and a stronger fusulage.

177 D.2.-s were delivered.