Fokker S.13

Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1968 · light aircraft

The Fokker S.13 was a Dutch twin-engine advanced trainer developed by Fokker in the late 1960s for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. It was designed to bridge the gap between basic trainers and jet aircraft.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	13.6 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Dutch twin-piston advanced trainer of the late 1960s
Low-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating
Twin engines on straight low wing with retractable undercarriage

A conventional low-wing twin-piston trainer with a broad straight wing, retractable tricycle undercarriage, and side-by-side instructor and student seating in an enclosed cockpit.

Specifications

The Fokker S.13 has a length of 13.6 m (45 ft).
It has a wingspan of 19.2 m (63 ft).
Its maximum speed is 335 km/h (208 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Fokker developed the S.13 Universal Trainer in the 1960s as a multi-engine advanced trainer that could also be used for instrument and navigation training. The type featured twin piston engines to familiarise students with multi-engine handling before transitioning to jets. It served the Dutch military as a competent advanced trainer.

Variants

The S.13 was built in a single main configuration; some aircraft were used in liaison and utility roles.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force and Netherlands Naval Air Service as an advanced and multi-engine trainer.

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