Fokker D.XVII
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1932 · fighter
The Fokker D.XVII was a Dutch high-wing monoplane fighter of the early 1930s, representing a transitional design between biplane and modern cantilever monoplane fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane fighter of early 1930s
- Fixed spatted undercarriage
- Radial engine in prominent cowling
High parasol-wing layout, fixed spatted undercarriage, and a radial engine in an open or partially cowled installation distinguish it from the low-wing monoplanes that succeeded it.
Specifications
- The Fokker D.XVII has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 345 km/h (214 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1932, the D.XVII was evaluated by the Netherlands and exported in small numbers; it offered competitive performance for its era but was soon eclipsed by low-wing monoplanes with retractable undercarriages.
Variants
Small production runs for the Netherlands and Romania; no major sub-variants documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Dutch Luchtvaartafdeling in the early-to-mid 1930s; obsolete by the time of the German invasion in 1940.
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