AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ERA

Siemens-Schuckert D.VI


The parasol D.VI would most likely have entered service in 1919 as it had excellent speed, climb and maneuverability. In fact it was 30kmh faster than and had a similar climb rate to the SSW D.IV. An interesting feature was the droppable fuel tank in the event of fire

 

 


Siemens-Schukert D.VI
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Autumnr 1918
Source: Herris: Fighter Competitions