Fokker F.K.31
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1923 · fighter
The Fokker F.K.31 was a Dutch parasol monoplane fighter of the early 1920s, developed by Fokker as a private venture to compete for export orders. It used the thick cantilever wing technology that Fokker had pioneered during WWI.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Dutch parasol monoplane fighter of the early 1920s
- Single-strut parasol wing with open cockpit below
- Thick Fokker cantilever wing without external bracing wires
Parasol high wing with a single centre-line strut supporting it above the fuselage, open cockpit, and Fokker's characteristic thick cantilever wing without external bracing distinguish it from strutted and wire-braced contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Fokker F.K.31 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.7 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 255 km/h (158 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed in the early 1920s, the F.K.31 represented Fokker's attempt to translate its wartime fighter expertise into the postwar market. The parasol layout kept the pilot's view unobstructed while retaining the company's proven steel-tube fuselage and plywood-covered cantilever wing. Despite reasonable performance, it attracted little export interest.
Variants
The F.K.31 was produced in small numbers; no significant production variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
The F.K.31 saw limited service with a small number of operators; it did not achieve significant export sales or widespread military adoption.
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