Fokker A.300
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1919 · light aircraft
The Fokker A.300 was an early Dutch civil monoplane from 1919, part of Fokker's post-WWI effort to transition to commercial aviation using the thick-section cantilever wing technology developed during the war.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early Fokker civil monoplane
- Thick cantilever wooden wing
- Enclosed cabin for passengers
Parasol or high-wing cantilever monoplane with characteristic Fokker thick wing section; the absence of wing struts distinguishes it from most contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Fokker A.300 has a length of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.24 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Anthony Fokker moved his operations from Germany to the Netherlands after WWI and developed a series of civil aircraft exploiting the cantilever thick-wing construction refined for wartime fighters. The A.300 was an early touring design in this series.
Variants
The A-series designation covered several related Fokker civil monoplanes of the early 1920s.
Where you'll see it
The A.300 served in limited Dutch civil use and demonstrated Fokker's commercial aviation potential before the more successful F-series airliners appeared.
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