Fokker A.I
Fokker · Germany · first flew 1912 · light aircraft
The Fokker A.I was among Anthony Fokker's earliest production monoplane designs, built around 1912 as a scout and trainer. It established Fokker's reputation for producing practical wire-braced monoplanes at a time when biplanes dominated.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- One of Fokker's earliest monoplane designs
- Wire-braced monoplane circa 1912–1913
- Pre-World War I design with rotary or inline engine
Slender wire-braced monoplane with a rotary or inline engine, no enclosed cockpit, and a simple flat-sided fuselage typical of pre-WWI aircraft.
Specifications
- The Fokker A.I has a length of 7.54 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.12 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Anthony Fokker developed the A.I and closely related Spin (Spider) series in Germany before World War I, selling examples to the German military and private customers. The design was instrumental in launching the Fokker company.
Variants
The A.I was part of a series of early Fokker monoplanes designated A.I through A.III differing mainly in engine and span; they are closely related to the Fokker Spin.
Where you'll see it
Used by the German military and private buyers before and early in World War I as a scout and trainer.
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