Fokker S.I
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1919 · light aircraft
The Fokker S.I was a Dutch two-seat primary training biplane that emerged in 1919 as one of Fokker's early post-war civil products. It was designed to fill the need for a simple, affordable trainer in the newly peaceful aviation market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Fokker post-WWI primary trainer biplane
- Tandem open cockpits
- Rotary or light radial engine
A simple equal-span biplane with open tandem cockpits, a light rotary or stationary engine, and wire-braced wings. The Fokker construction style with plywood-covered fuselage distinguishes it from fabric-only contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Fokker S.I has a length of 8.91 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.71 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 138 km/h (86 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Following the First World War, Fokker relocated to the Netherlands and began producing civil aircraft. The S.I was among the company's early post-war trainers, sold to Dutch flying schools and the Luchtvaartafdeling for initial pilot training.
Variants
The S.I was the first in the Fokker school (S.) series; subsequent S. designations covered a range of trainer and sports aircraft through the 1920s and 1930s.
Where you'll see it
The Fokker S.I served Dutch civil flying schools and the military aviation arm in the early 1920s, helping establish the tradition of Fokker trainer designs that continued for decades.
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