Fokker D.XII
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1924 · fighter
The Fokker D.XII was a Dutch single-seat biplane fighter developed in the early 1920s that demonstrated the Fokker company's characteristic thick-wing design philosophy. It was produced in limited numbers and exported to several air forces.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.74 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Dutch biplane fighter of the mid-1920s with thick cantilever-style wing
- Thick high-lift wing section in biplane configuration, typical Fokker approach
- Inline water-cooled engine with nose radiator bath
A clean single-bay biplane with Fokker's characteristic thick-section wings, inline engine with chin radiator, and relatively broad fuselage; the short chord upper wing and longer lower wing are identifying features.
Specifications
- The Fokker D.XII has a length of 6.74 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Reinhold Platz and first flown in 1924, the D.XII used Fokker's signature thick-section wing for good low-speed handling. It attracted export orders from the United States Army Air Service for evaluation and from other customers.
Variants
Minor variants differed mainly in engine installation; a version was tested in the United States as a potential Army Air Service fighter.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Netherlands and evaluated by the United States; not adopted in large numbers by any single operator.
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