Fokker Dr.I

The Fokker Dr.I triplane became the most recognizable fighter of World War I, largely due to its association with Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, who scored his final 19 victories in the type. Its three-wing design provided exceptional climb rate and maneuverability, though it was slower than contemporary biplanes. Inspired by the Sopwith Triplane, Reinhold Platz created a cantilever design that eliminated most bracing wires. Though only 320 were built and it served for barely a year, it remains the most iconic WWI fighter.