Phönix D.I

[Captain Kurt]

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Phönix D.I - Phönix D.I

Phönix D.I / D.II

The Phönix D.I biplane was intended as a replacement for the Hansa-Brandenburg D. I. It was produced in smaller numbers (120 D. I, 45 D. II, and 48 D. IIa fighters) than the Hansa-Brandenburg. The Phönix D.I began production in August 1917 and the D.II replaced the D.I in production in March 1918 . The Phönix D-series fighters are generally considered the best fighters designed and produced in Austria-Hungary.

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[stoney]

I always thought the D.1 was a trim little fighter and this is a beauty! I wish we had a few Alpine airfields to go with it.