The D.I used a paneled plywood semi-monocoque fuselage, which was lighter and stronger than the fabric-skinned box-type fuselage then in common use, as well being easier to give an aerodynamically clean shape.
The D.I used a paneled plywood semi-monocoque fuselage. A paneled plywood semi-monocoque fuselage was lighter and stronger than the fabric-skinned box-type fuselage then in common use. This was as well being easier to give an aerodynamically clean shape.