Fleet 60K Fort
Fleet Aircraft of Canada · Canada · first flew 1940 · light aircraft
The Fleet Model 60K Fort was the only aircraft designed and built by Canadians during the Second World War. It was the first all-metal monoplane built by Fleet Aircraft of Canada.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal low-wing monoplane with an elliptical wing
- Raised rear cockpit
- Fixed undercarriage with a retractable fairing
A low elliptical-wing monoplane with a raised rear cockpit and an unusual fixed undercarriage fitted with a retractable fairing.
Specifications
- The Fleet 60K Fort has a length of 8.18 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed as an advanced trainer and first flew on 22 March 1940. In 1940 orders were placed for 200, but production was delayed and the first RCAF model flew on 18 April 1941.
Variants
The Model 60K was the two-seat intermediate trainer for the RCAF. All 101 production aircraft became Fort Mk II wireless trainers, and the Models 60 and 60L were not built.
Where you'll see it
Only 101 were delivered to the RCAF between June 1941 and June 1942. They trained wireless operators at schools in Calgary and Winnipeg and were phased out by 1945.
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