Fokker S.14 Machtrainer
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1951 · fighter
The Fokker S.14 Machtrainer was a Dutch two-seat jet trainer powered by a Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 turbojet, first flown on 19 May 1951. It was described as the first jet trainer designed as such.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Jet trainer with a central circular air inlet in the nose
- Side-by-side seating for instructor and student
- Tapered low wing covered in alclad with split flaps
A low-wing jet with a nose intake, side-by-side cockpit and tapered, unswept wings, giving it the look of a small, clean jet 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
Development began in the late 1940s at the urging of Rolls-Royce, which wanted a new trainer for its Derwent engine. Its side-by-side seating was unusual for a jet trainer, and its large-area wing gave a low landing speed. Free American Lockheed T-33s hurt its chances of wider orders.
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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