Fokker D.X
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1921 · fighter
The Fokker D.X was a single-seat biplane fighter developed by Fokker in the early 1920s, continuing the lineage of Anthony Fokker's successful WWI fighter designs. It featured the thick-section cantilever wooden wing that became a Fokker hallmark.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early 1920s Fokker biplane fighter
- Thick-section cantilever wooden wing
- Clean parasol-style monoplane derived from wartime designs
A conventional single-bay biplane with Fokker's characteristic thick cantilever upper wing, rounded fuselage, and inline or rotary engine installation.
Specifications
- The Fokker D.X has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed in 1921, the D.X competed for military contracts in the immediate post-war period. Fokker was attempting to sell fighters to various air forces as wartime stocks were exhausted, but the D.X did not achieve significant export success.
Variants
No major production variants; part of the D-series lineage that included the more successful D.VII and later types.
Where you'll see it
Did not enter large-scale service; evaluated by several air forces without leading to significant orders.
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