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    Fokker Dr.I

    Ron Sands Replicas

    ,
    United States

    Phone:

    http://www.ronsandsreplicas.com
    ron@ronsandsreplicas.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status Current
    Categories Replica
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 120Service Ceiling (ft) 15000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 110Rate of Climb (fpm) 1800
    Stall Speed (mph) 42Takeoff Distance (ft) 300
    Range (statute mi) 250Landing Distance (ft) 200
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Warner 165 Super Scarab
    Design Horsepower 125H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 22.5H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1150Useful Load (lb) 450
    Gross Weight (lb) 1600
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 23.5Height (ft)
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design TriplaneFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 28
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available NoQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs)Number Built & Flown
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Prototype equipped with a Warner 165 Super Scarab 7 cyl. radial engine. Lycoming and LeRhone options are shown in drawings. The Dr.1 (Sands) Builders Group in "The Aerodrome" forum contains a wealth of info for building the Triplane. http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16485