Description
This is a paintable 1:144 scale model of a Hansa-Brandenburg D.I. Since many painters choose their own mounting system, no peg is included on the plane. Pegs can be purchased separately in the Accessories section of this catalog.
This model features the standard rudder and a synchronized gun under the exhaust manifold. An early-rudder model is also available. Later models feature the standard rudder and either a canister, top-wing, or synchronized gun.
The Brandenburg D.I was Austria-Hungary’s first native fighter. It was also known as the “KD” Kampf-doppeldecker, or “Star-Strutter” for its unusual strut arrangement, which eliminated the need for bracing wires at the cost of extra weight. This gave the D.I a good amount of speed for its time, but the climb rate and maneuverability suffered.
For armament, a Schwarzlose M7/12 or M.16 machine gun was usually provided in a VKII canister on the top wing, which made it impossible to clear a jam during flight. On some machines the canister was removed and a top-wing gun was mounted firing over the propeller at an angle — it had the advantage that jams could be cleared during flight. On at least five D.Is a synchronized gun was fitted below the exhaust manifold of the 185hp Austro-Daimler engine.
The model is offered in different materials. See the FAQ for a comparison of the different material choices. In the Shipping tab, please note the increased shipping costs for an order with mixed materials.
For more data and gaming info on this plane, see https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Brandenburg_D.I.
