Fokker C.V
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1924 · bomber
The Fokker C.V was a highly successful Dutch two-seat light reconnaissance and bomber biplane. It was one of the most widely exported interwar military aircraft, built or licence-built for more than a dozen air forces.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat single-bay biplane with staggered wings, one of the most widely exported interwar army aircraft
- Interchangeable wing sets of five different spans offered to customers
- Single nose-mounted engine, from a Kestrel V-12 to large radials, on wheeled or float undercarriage
A two-seat biplane with staggered single-bay wings, open tandem cockpits, a fixed undercarriage and a rear gun on a flexible mount. Variants differ chiefly in wing span and engine.
Specifications
- The Fokker C.V has a length of 9.25 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Anthony Fokker designed the C.V, and series production began in 1924 at Amsterdam. Customers could choose from five different wing spans and a range of engines, and the undercarriage could be changed from wheels to floats. Sweden bought two versions as models for its own S 6 and J 3.
Variants
The C.V was produced in C.V-A through C.V-E variants with differing wing sizes, aspect ratios, and powerplants. The C.V-E with high-aspect-ratio wings was the most common long-range version.
Where you'll see it
Served with the air forces of the Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Bolivia, China, Hungary, Italy, and others. Finnish C.Vs fought in the Winter War against the Soviet Union.
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