French D. 510 Fighter

The Dewoitine D.510 was a French monoplane fighter of the interwar period. It combined an all-metal structure and a cannon firing through the propeller hub with features soon overtaken by newer designs, including an open cockpit and fixed undercarriage. Examples served in France and abroad, notably in China. The type represents a transitional fighter generation before retractable-undercarriage monoplanes became the dominant standard. The fixed undercarriage and open cockpit coexisted with the streamlined all-metal monoplane configuration. Cannon armament through the propeller hub distinguished the design from many earlier fighters. Its introduction came during a period when air forces were rapidly replacing biplanes, but improved retractable-undercarriage aircraft soon overtook this intermediate generation.

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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