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Siemens-Schuckert D.IV

Fighter

During August of 1918, the Siemens Schuckert D.IV started to appear with front line units.  It was officially described as being “superior by far to all single-seaters in use” and was regarded to be the best performing fighter of the Great War.  Despite its qualities the type saw little conflict as the following month saw the armistice signed and the War came to an end.

No complete D.IVs have survived however there have been a number of replicas constructed including the aircraft on display at NZ Warbirds at Ardmore.  This particular machine was built by Carl Swanson and previously was on display at the Planes of Fame’s satellite museum at Valle Airport, Grand Canyon, Arizona.  It is unclear the significance of the paint scheme the aircraft currently wears but it is assumed that it is generic for the type.  It is intended to repaint the cowl red for a more striking appearance.

Country of Origin: German Empire
Engine: Gnome Monosoupape 9 Type N, 160hp rotary piston engine
Original Engine: Siemens Halske Sh.III, 160hp or 200hp geared rotary piston engine
Length: 5.70m (18ft 8in)
Height: 2.72m (8ft 11in)
Wing Span: 8.35m (27ft 5in)
Maximum Speed: 118mph (190kmh or 103 knots)
Range: 2 hrs endurance
Service Ceiling: 26,240ft (8000m)
Armament: 2x 7.92mm Spandau machine guns

de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk

Primary Trainer

Country of Origin: Canada
Engine: Gipsy Major 1c, 145hp Inverted 4-cylinder piston engine
Top Speed: 222 Km/h, 138 MPH, 120 Knots

 

Yakevlov Yak-52

Primary Trainer

Country of Origin: Soviet Russia
Engine: Ivchenko Vedeneyev M-14P, 360hp 9-cylinder radial engine
Top Speed: 285 Km/h, 177 MPH, 154 Knots

 

Pacific Aerospace Corporation CT4

Trainer

Country of Origin: New Zealand
Engine: Continental IO-360-H-B9B, 210hp flat-six piston engine
Top Speed: 383 Km/h, 238 MPH, 207 Knots

 

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