Fokker F.XXXVI
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1934 · airliner
The Fokker F.XXXVI was a large four-engine high-wing airliner designed to serve on KLM's long-haul European and intercontinental routes in the mid-1930s. At the time of its introduction it was one of the largest airliners in the world.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large four-engine Dutch high-wing airliner
- Fixed spatted undercarriage
- Corrugated-skin Fokker construction
The enormous high wing, four radial engines, fixed spatted main gear, and large slab-sided fuselage make this unmistakably a 1930s Dutch airliner.
Specifications
- The Fokker F.XXXVI has a length of 24 m (79 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 33 m (108 ft).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
Only one example was built, entering service with KLM in 1935. The aircraft was designed to carry 32 passengers and featured sleeping berths for overnight European routes.
Variants
Only a single prototype/production aircraft was completed; no production variants were developed.
Where you'll see it
Operated exclusively by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines until the late 1930s; it was not exported and was retired as more modern types became available.
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- Martin M-130
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