The D XII was a biplane fighter.
It was accepted for production, and
500 were ordered. But the D XII was
completely overshadowed by the Fokker
D VII. It was disliked because of its
sluggish response to the controls.
SPECIFICATIONS
Country:
Germany
Manufacturer:
Pfalz Flugzeug-Werke GmbH
Type:
Fighter
First
Service:
July 1918
Number
Built:
750-800
Engine(s):
Mercedes D.IIIa, 6 cylinder,
liquid cooled inline, 180 hp
Wing Span:
29 ft 6½ in [9 m]
Length:
20 ft 10 in [6.35 m]
Height:
8 ft 10¼ in [2.7 m]
Empty
Weight:
1588 lbs (722 kg)
Gross
Weight:
1,989 lb [902 kg]
Max Speed:
106 mph [170 km/h]
Ceiling:
18,537 ft [5,650 m]
Endurance:
2½ hours
Crew:
1
Armament:
machine guns
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