Fokker C.XIV
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Fokker C.XIV was a Dutch Navy floatplane trainer developed in the late 1930s to train naval aviators in seaplane operations. It was a high-wing parasol monoplane on twin floats.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s Dutch Navy two-seat floatplane trainer
- High-wing parasol monoplane on twin floats
- Single radial engine with open or enclosed cockpits
A braced high parasol-wing monoplane on twin floats, with a single radial engine and enclosed tandem cockpits — recognisable Dutch Navy trainer of the late 1930s.
Specifications
- The Fokker C.XIV has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.01 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Fokker designed the C.XIV for the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service in the late 1930s. The aircraft was used for training pilots and observers in floatplane techniques. Following the German invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940, surviving aircraft continued to serve with Dutch forces in the Dutch East Indies.
Variants
The C.XIV-W was the floatplane variant; a wheeled landplane version was also produced.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service before and during World War II, including operations in the Dutch East Indies.
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