PFALZ D-III FIGHTER

Historical Note:      Our Pfalz D.III Fighter model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our Pfalz D.III Fighter model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant Pfalz D.III Fighter model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:20
W/S:     18.5       inches
Lgth:     14.0     inches

Item Number:    TMC-FGPD3TE                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Price:    $199.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:      The Pfalz D.III is a World War I fighter aircraft manufactured by Pfalz Flugzeugwerke Gmbh.

In August 1917, deliveries to operational units began.  Jasta 10 was the first recipient followed by Jasta 4.  The D.III was generally inferior to the Albatros D.III and D.V. due to its heavy controls, lack of speed, lack of power or lack of climb compared to the Albatros.  The aircraft also slipped in turns, leading to crashes when unwary pilots turned at very low altitudes.  The Pfalz's primary advantage was its strength and sturdiness.  However, the Pfalz could safely dive at high speeds due to its twin-spar lower wing, making it well-suited to attack observation balloons which are usually heavily defended with anti-aircraft guns trained to the balloon's altitude.

The primary user and operator of the D.III is the German Empire (Luftstreitkrafte).  Currently, there are no known D.IIIs which survived, although there are several flying replicas that existed.