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Bristol Scout D, United Kingdom, 1914 , Fighter 

Developed on private initiative the Scout was than build for military service at the beginning of WW I. Some 450 were build in total.

Airco DH 1 A, United Kingdom, 1915 , Fighter 

Airco DH 2, United Kingdom, 1915 , Fighter 

Avro 504 K, United Kingdom, 1915 , Recconnaisance, Fighter, Zeppelin-Hunter, Trainer 

Designed in 1913 by Sir Alliot Verdon-Roe, more than 10.000 were produced. The 504s were in service just to the late 30's because of its superb handling characteristics. When the Zeppelins attacked in a height that was beyond the service ceiling of the available airplanes, Avro attached a large engine to this light aircraft. Because of its extreme service ceiling that was the result of this redesign, the 504 was the only weapon against the Zeppelins for quite a while.

A.D. Scout (Sparrow), United Kingdom, 1915 , Airship Hunter 

Fokker D II, Germany, 1915 , Fighter interceptor 

Fokker E I (M5K/MG), Germany, 1915 , Fighter aircraft 

Fokker E II (M14), Germany, 1915 , Fighter Aircraft 

Fokker E III (M14) Eindecker, Germany, 1915 , Fighter aircraft 

The Fokker Eindecker was developed from the Spinne, fitted with machine guns that were synchronized to the engine. So, the pilot could aim directly. With this tactical advantage, the "Fokker-Plage" happened in 1915.

Fokker E IV (M15), Germany, 1915 , Fighter Aircraft 

Friedrichshafen C (FF31), Germany, 1915 , Fighter and sea reconnaissance aircraft 

Halberstadt D II, Germany, 1915 , Fighter 

The D II was developed from the reconnaissance air- craft Halberstadt B II. It had a stable airframe, but it was not known for outstanding performance

Hanuschke MED, Germany, 1915 , Fighter aircraft 

Pfalz E I, Germany, 1915 , Fighter aircraft 

Pfalz E II, Germany, 1915 , Fighter aircraft 

Pfalz E III, Germany, 1915 , Fighter aircraft 

Royal Aircraft Factory FE 2 b, United Kingdom, 1915 , Fighter 

Airco DH 5, United Kingdom, 1916 , Fighter aircraft 

Albatros D I, Germany, 1916 , Fighter aircraft 

Albatros D II, Germany, 1916 , Fighter 

Albatros D IV, Germany, 1916 , Fighter aircraft (Prototype) 

Albatros W 4, Germany, 1916 , Fighter aircraft on floats 

Anatra Anadis, Russia, 1916 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Blériot SPAD VII, France, 1916 , Fighter 

LFG (Roland) D II a, Germany, 1916 , Fighter 

Derived from the LFG C II two-seater, the LFG D II was fast to develop and produce. The earlier versions where fitted with a Mercedes C III engine, but later the more powerful Argus engine was used. Pilots did not like it very much because of the bad sight they had from its cockpit.

Morane Saulnier MS 29 C1, France, 1916 , Fighter aircraft 

Nieuport 23 C1, France, 1916 , Fighter interceptor 

Nieuport Ni 11, France, 1916 , Fighter 

Nieuport Ni 12, France, 1916 , Fighter 

Nieuport Ni 17, France, 1916 , Fighter 

Pfalz D III, Germany, 1916 , Fighter aircraft 

Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5 a, United Kingdom, 1916 , Fighter 

Sopwith F 1 Pup, United Kingdom, 1916 , Fighter 

The Pup was a typical fighter from the WW I. In 1917 it was replaced with the Camel.

Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter, United Kingdom, 1916 , Fighter 

Vickers FB 5 Gunbus, United Kingdom, 1916 , Fighter 

AEG Dr. I, Germany, 1917 , Fighter prototype 

Albatros D III, Germany, 1917 , Fighter 

Albatros D V, Germany, 1917 , Single seat fighter 

The Alb. D V was developed from the D III, with better aerodynamics. When it saw service in 1917, it could not match the allied fighters.

Albatros D VII, Germany, 1917 , Experimental aircraft 

Albatros Dr. I, Germany, 1917 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Alter A. 1, Germany, 1917 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Ansaldo SVA A1 Balilla, Italy, 1917 , Fighter Aircraft 

Aviatik D I, Austria, 1917 , Fighter 

Avro Triplane, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

The triplane concept was a way to reach better climb rates and agility without building oversized wings which could affect the pilot's ability to track his opponents. The Avro Triplane didn't brought a success so only 140 were prodced in 1917.

Blériot SPAD XII, France, 1917 , Fighter 

Blériot SPAD XIII, France, 1917 , Fighter 

The SPAD XIII was designed in 1916 as a counterpart to the heavier armed german fighters, like the Halbserstadt. Compared to the SPAD VII the XIII had it's firepower doubled with almost 800rounds aboard. France did put more than 2000 in service, the USA did buy som 893 between March and November 1918. The SPAD XIII had a limited visibility and insufficient rate of climb, but it was quite rugged and able to dive away from german chasing planes. In 1918 it was outclassed by the recent german fighters like the Fokker D VII.

Blériot SPAD XVIII, France, 1917 , Fighter 

Bristol M 1, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

The M1 was designed from the same concept as the Fokekr E III: An agile monoplane with a synchronized machine gun thats shoots throught the prop area. In difference to the Fokker, the M1 was not mentionable successful.

Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker, Germany, 1917 , Fighter 

The DrI was designed by Platz in 1917. Due to it's short wings, it was extremely agile. It was the type, the famous "Red Baron" Manfred von Richthofen flew during his last days.

Hanriot Dupont HD.1, France, 1917 , Fighter interceptor 

LFG (Roland) D IV, Germany, 1917 , Fighter 

Nieuport N XVII, France, 1917 , Fighter 

Nieuport N 28 C 1 Bébé, France, 1917 , Fighter 

Nieuport Nighthawk, France, 1917 , Fighter 

Packard Lepere LUSAC 11, USA, 1917 , Fighter - Reconnaissance Aircraft 

The french Captain Georges LePere designed the LUSAC 11 in order to mak a new fighter - reconnaissance plane available as fast as possible. The deisgn phase lasted from January to April 1918. LUSAC is an abbreviation for "LePere United States Army Combat". 3535 were produced in total.

Royal Aircraft Factory FE 8, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

Sopwith 5 F 1 Dolphin, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

Sopwith 7 F 1 Snipe, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

The Snipe was designed to follow the Camel, with it's good turning abilities but much easier to fly. A few saw actual service during the war but most of them, some 497 were in use with the RAF until 1926.

Sopwith F 1 Camel, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

The Camel was developed from the Pub. Firepower, agility and speed made it a fighter pilot's dream, but it was not easy to fly. Several unexperienced pilots crashed with it, so it was developed to the more stable Snipe.

Sopwith Triplane, United Kingdom, 1917 , Fighter 

Airco DH 4, United Kingdom, 1918 , Fighter 

Albatros D X, Germany, 1918 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Albatros D XI, Germany, 1918 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Albatros D XII, Germany, 1918 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Albatros D VI, Germany, 1918 , Experimental fighter airplane 

Albatros Dr. 2, Germany, 1918 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

Adamoli-Cattani, Italy, 1918 , Fighter 

Bristol F 2 B Fighter, United Kingdom, 1918 , Fighter and attack aircraft 

Fokker D VI, Germany, 1918 , Fighter 

Fokker D VII, Germany, 1918 , Fighter 

The Fokker D VII was known as the finest fighter of WW I. It was the only type that was mentioned by name in the Versailles peace treaty. It's success was based on the stable airframe, the powerful engine and its agility.

Fokker D VIII, Germany, 1918 , Fighter 

Junkers D I, Germany, 1918 , Fighter and combat aircraft 

LFG (Roland) D VI b, Germany, 1918 , Fighter 

The LFG D VII was one of the latest developments of WW I. It was build only in small numbers to fill in the losses of Fokker D VIIs. It had similar perfor- mance but it never reached the the degree of publici- ty the Fokker had.

Pfalz D XII, Germany, 1918 , Fighter aircraft 

Phoenix D II, Austria, 1918 , Fighter 

Austria-Hungarian design.

Siemens Schuckert D IV, Germany, 1918 , Fighter 

Siemens Schuckert SSW D III, Germany, 1918 , Fighter Interceptor