The Idflieg designation system was used to classify German heavier-than-air military aircraft from the early days of the Fliegertruppe/Luftstreitkräfte to the end of World War I. The system evolved du
Albatros D.XI prototype showing type designation displayed as part of serial number marking
Junkers J.I
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The Junkers J.I was a German "J-class" armored sesquiplane of World War I, developed for low-level ground attack, observation and army cooperation. It is especially noteworthy as being the first all-m
Idflieg aircraft designation system
…resembled "C" types in general layout – differing only in being fitted with armour to reduce vulnerability to ground fire. The exception to this was the Junkers J.I, designed specifically as an armoured aircraft. K Armed biplane bomber aircraft with two or three engines (Kampfflugzeug–"battle aircraft"). Designation…
Junkers JI
Junkers J.I showing its cantilever sesquiplane configuration
Surviving example in Canada
Surviving example in Canada with the engine cowling installed