Fokker S.14 Machtrainer
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1951 · fighter
The Fokker S.14 Machtrainer was a Dutch jet trainer designed to introduce student pilots to transonic flight handling characteristics, and was the first jet aircraft designed and built in the Netherlands.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Jet trainer with engine inlet in nose and T-tail
- Side-by-side seating for instructor and student
- The Netherlands' first indigenous jet aircraft
A clean low-wing swept-wing jet with a nose intake, side-by-side cockpit, and a distinctive T-tail; resembles a miniature fighter of the period.
Specifications
- The Fokker S.14 Machtrainer has a length of 13.3 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 730 km/h (454 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1951, the S.14 was acquired by the Royal Netherlands Air Force to provide jet conversion training. It was an advanced design for its time, with side-by-side seating and a clean swept-wing layout.
Variants
A small production batch was built; no significant production variants emerged.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the 1950s as a jet conversion and advanced trainer.
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