Fokker F.III
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1921 · airliner
The Fokker F.III was an early single-engine commercial transport that helped establish Fokker's reputation in civil aviation, featuring an enclosed passenger cabin at a time when open cockpits were still common.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine parasol-wing Fokker transport of the early 1920s
- Five-passenger enclosed cabin with pilot in open cockpit
- Thick Fokker cantilever high wing with no external bracing struts
A compact single-engine high-wing monoplane with an enclosed cabin for five passengers, an open pilot's cockpit forward, and Fokker's distinctive thick unbraced cantilever wing.
Specifications
- The Fokker F.III has a length of 11.07 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.68 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1921, the F.III was operated by several European airlines including KLM, which used it on some of its earliest scheduled services. Around 40 were built, making it one of the more successful early Fokker commercial types.
Variants
Variants differed mainly in engine type; the basic airframe remained consistent throughout production.
Where you'll see it
Operated principally by KLM and other European carriers in the early-to-mid 1920s on short European routes.
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