Fokker C.VIII
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1928 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Fokker C.VIII was a Dutch single-engine high-wing monoplane used for armed reconnaissance and liaison duties, exported to several countries in the late 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Thick cantilever Fokker wing above a fabric-covered fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1920s Dutch high-wing monoplane reconnaissance/transport
- Thick cantilever Fokker wing above a fabric-covered fuselage
- Fixed undercarriage with wheel spats
High thick cantilever wing and steel-tube fuselage with fabric covering is the signature Fokker C-series appearance. The wheel spats and single nose engine complete the profile.
Specifications
- The Fokker C.VIII has a length of 11.15 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.03 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 228 km/h (142 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
First flown in 1928, the C.VIII continued Fokker's successful C-series reconnaissance aircraft line. It used the company's characteristic thick-section cantilever high wing and was sold to customers including the Dutch East Indies.
Variants
Several sub-variants with different engines and floatplane configurations were produced.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Dutch Military Aviation (Militaire Luchtvaart) and exported to the Dutch East Indies.
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