Fokker F.IV
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1921 · transport aircraft
The Fokker F.IV was a large single-engine high-wing transport aircraft designed for both commercial and military use, notable for its substantial size relative to its single powerplant.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wide-body cabin for its era, thick cantilever Fokker wing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Large single-engine Fokker high-wing transport of the early 1920s
- American Army Air Service purchase for long-range transport trials
- Wide-body cabin for its era, thick cantilever Fokker wing
An unusually large single-engine parasol-wing monoplane with Fokker's thick cantilever wing, a slab-sided enclosed cabin, and fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Fokker F.IV has a length of 15 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 24.8 m (81 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1921, the F.IV attracted interest from the United States Army Air Service, which purchased an example for evaluation. Its large wing provided good load-carrying performance despite a single engine.
Variants
Production was very limited and no significant variants were built.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the US Army Air Service; not adopted for large-scale military or commercial service.
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