NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane aircraft were ordered into production early in 1917.
The aircraft became operational by October of 1917. Soon thereafter it was grounded due to structural weakness in the wing spars.
Wings were checked and, if necessary, rebuilt. It was quickly flying again.
The Fokker Dr.1 Triplane is one of the most recognizable and famous
aircraft of World War I. Dr. stands for Dreidecker, or 3 wings. It is the
aircraft most associated with Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Barron.
However, another German ace, Lt. Carl Jacobs, had more Fokker Dr.1 victories
than von Richthofen, with a total of forty one.
When flying the Fokker Dr.1 Triplane, pilots found an aircraft of great maneuverability.
However, the three wings produced an abundance of drag, hindering top
speed. Other front line fighters, therefore, had dive, straight
and level flight advantages over it. By May of 1918, it was outclassed by numerous front line aircraft, and withdrawn from service.
Finding a rc Fokker Dr.1 Triplane to suite your needs should be easy. There are lots to choose from.
Scale RC Models has plans and kits of the rc Fokker Dr.1 for sale in scale sizes 1/2, 1/6, giant scale 1/4 and 1/3. These are all
museum quality with metal fuselages for advanced builders. One good looking example is pictured above.
Nitro Planes has a rc Fokker Dr. 1 Triplane ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 55", length is 43 1/2", and weight is around 6 1/2 lbs.
For power you will need a .75 two stroke or .91 four stroke engine.
Watt-Age has an all-wood rc Fokker Dr.1 for sale. The ARF has a 26.5" wingspan and is best powered by a direct drive outrunner motor.
The first picture below is of a rc ARF Fokker Dr.1 Triplane for sale by
LX Model. The park flyer has a wingspan of 23" and a length of 18". The scale rc model airplane includes an outrunner motor.
The second picture below is of a Fokker Dr.1 rc built for plans for sale by Nick Ziroli
Plans. Wing span is 63" and length is 52". It can be powered by 35 to 42 cc gas engines. All up weight will be from 12 to 16 lbs.
Polks Hobby has a rc Fokker Dr.1 triplane for sale shown in the next picture. It is of all wood construction. Wingspan is 37" and length is 26 3/4". Recommended
power can be .049 to .25 engines or a speed 400 geared motor.
Balsa USA has a rc giant scale Fokker Dr-1 kit for sale. Wingspan is 71" and weight is around 14 lbs. A G-23 engine is recommended for power.
Great Planes has a ARF Fokker Dr-1 for sale with a wingspan is 29 1/2", shown in the last picture below. Its made from balsa and ply. Length is 23 1/2" and weight is about 1 1/2 lbs. A Rimfire 28-30-950 motor is recommended.
Dare Hobby has a rc Fokker Dr.1 kit for sale. It has a wingspan of 31" and a length of 26". It can be powered by a geared speed 400 motor or .049 engine.
Please email us about your favorite rc Fokker Dr.1 Triplane scale model radio control airplane.
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane
