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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

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Top Speed: 750 Km/h, 466 MPH, 404 Knots

 

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Fighter

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Top Speed: 803 Km/h, 500 MPH, 434 Knots

 

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#lestweforget We were sent this in by Ben who took part in the Anzac Day flypast over Blenheim and Renwick. Aircraft used were the T6 Harvard, Nanchang and Avro Anson. A unique formation for sure! 📷 @seivad555 📍Blenheim/Renwick #keepemflying #warbird #anzacday #anzac #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #avro #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #auckland #harvard #t6 #anson
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Highlight Reel. The sights 👀 and sounds 👂of the 2023 edition of Classic Fighters at Omaka. We’ve listened…no music this time just pure Avgas and Jet A1 power! 💪 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviationlovers #spitfire #mustang #mosquito #dehavilland #kittyhawk #p40 #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak3 #harvard #venom #mosquito #dehavilland #yak52#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #photographer #instagood #airshow #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Omaka Day 3 is done and dusted. So many cool and wonderful aeroplanes on display. Looking forward to 2025! See you then.👍 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #spitfire #mustang #mosquito #dehavilland #kittyhawk #p40 #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak #harvard #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Day 2 of @classicfightersomaka almost done ✅. Some more clips of todays performers with displays keep getting better and better. Last day for the 2023 edition is tomorrow so make sure you come out and see all the high octane action! #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #spitfire #merlin #raaf #rnzaf #aerobatics #yak #harvard #spartan #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
@classicfightersomaka Practice Day Completed✅ A fabulous variety of aircraft on show. Looking forward to Saturday & Sunday. 👀 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #Harvard #Mosquito #Hercules #c130 #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #auckland #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
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AIRSHOW! Warbirds on Parade - Sunday 04 June 2023. For all of the latest developments - including what's on show - click here.
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