Fokker F.V
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1922 · transport aircraft
The Fokker F.V was a single-engine high-wing monoplane transport of the early 1920s, continuing Fokker's tradition of thick cantilever wings pioneered on wartime fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Boxy fuselage with enclosed cabin typical of early 1920s Fokker transports |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane with single radial engine in nose
- Thick cantilever Fokker wing without external bracing
- Boxy fuselage with enclosed cabin typical of early 1920s Fokker transports
Identified by its high, unbraced monoplane wing, single nose-mounted radial engine, and relatively compact enclosed fuselage reminiscent of early Fokker commercial types.
Specifications
- The Fokker F.V has a length of 12 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Developed in 1922 as a small commercial transport, the F.V was part of a series of civil aircraft Fokker produced after World War I. It used the characteristic thick-section cantilever wooden wing that Anthony Fokker and Hugo Junkers had popularised. The type saw limited production but helped establish Fokker's postwar commercial reputation.
Variants
The F.V remained a single production variant with few known derivatives; it served as a stepping stone toward the more successful F.VII series.
Where you'll see it
Operated by small European airlines in the early 1920s; no significant UK service is recorded.
Related aircraft
- Fokker C.IV
- Fokker D.IX
- Fokker D.X
- Fokker D.XI
- Aero A.10
- Besson H-5
- de Havilland DH.27 Derby
- Dornier Do J Wal
AircraftIQ — the aircraft field guide: 4,893 recognition guides, live overhead identification, works offline.