The Fokker Eindecker was a German monoplane fighter aircraft that was used during World War I. It was designed by Dutch aircraft designer Anthony Fokker and was the first aircraft to be equipped with synchronized machine guns, allowing the pilot to fire through the propeller without hitting the blades.
The Fokker Eindecker first saw combat in 1915 and quickly gained a reputation for its effectiveness in air-to-air combat. Its ability to fire through the propeller gave it a significant advantage over Allied aircraft of the time. The aircraft was able to down many enemy aircraft and establish air superiority over the Western Front.
The Fokker Eindecker was powered by a rotary engine and had a top speed of around 105 mph. It was also equipped with a single 7.92mm synchronized machine gun that was mounted on the top wing and fired through the propeller.
Overall, the Fokker Eindecker played a significant role in shaping the course of air combat during World War I and was considered one of the most advanced fighter aircraft of its time.
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