Siemens-Schuckert D.IV

The Siemens-Schuckert D. IV was a late-World War I fighter aircraft from Siemens-Schuckert (SSW). Considered by many to be the best fighter to see action during the war it reached service too late and was produced in too few numbers to have any effect on the war effort.

Replacing Ewald Blumenbach as commander of Jasta 12 in May 1917, Hermann Becker continued his impressive scoring rate utilising the superb Siemens-Schuckert D.IV fighter, shown here in Beckers distinctive blue and white livery.1

Made by Siemens-Schuckert.

Siemens-Schuckert D.IV fighter, the new engine created what is considered by many to be the best aircraft of the war.2
Height Main
2.72 m
Height Alt
271.78000000000003
Length Alt
18
Jet Or Prop
prop
Loaded Weight Main
735.0
Max Speed Alt
7140.0
Loading Main
49
Power/mass Main
Introduction
1918
Power/mass Alt
Max Speed Main
190.0
Ceiling Main
8
000 m
Type Of Prop
11
Crew
1
Armament
900.0
Area Main
15.1 m²
Primary user
Germany
Span Alt
27
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
160.0
Engine(prop)
Siemens-Halske Sh.III
Manufacturer
Siemens-Schuckert
First Flight
1918
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Loaded Weight Alt
1620.0
More Performance
8130.0
Number Of Props
1
Empty Weight Alt
1190.0
Length Main
5.7m
Span Main
8.35 m
Area Alt
163.0
Power Main
118.0
Empty Weight Main
540.0
Ceiling Alt
26200.0
Category
German fighter aircraft 1910-1919
Siemens-Schuckert aircraft
Loading Alt
10

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