Fokker PW-5
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1921 · fighter
The Fokker PW-5 was a Dutch-designed single-seat pursuit monoplane developed by Fokker and submitted to the United States Army Air Service pursuit aircraft competition in the early 1920s. It used the thick cantilever wooden wing that was Fokker's trademark.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early 1920s Fokker parasol monoplane fighter
- Submitted for US Army pursuit competition
- Thick-section wooden cantilever wing
A typical early Fokker monoplane with a thick parasol cantilever wing, rounded fuselage, and a single radial or inline engine; shares lineage with the famous Fokker D.VIII.
Specifications
- The Fokker PW-5 has a length of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.01 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 232 km/h (144 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Built in 1921 and evaluated by the USAAS, the PW-5 was Fokker's entry into the American pursuit market following the First World War. It demonstrated good performance but did not win a US production contract.
Variants
Only one or two evaluation examples were built for the American trial.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the USAAS but not adopted for production or service.
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