Fokker S.III
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1951 · light aircraft
The Fokker S.III was a Dutch two-seat primary trainer developed in the early post-war period for the Royal Netherlands Air Force, featuring a conventional low-wing monoplane layout with tandem seating.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.03 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-war Dutch two-seat primary trainer
- Low-wing monoplane with tandem seating
- Used by Royal Netherlands Air Force for ab initio training
Compact low-wing monoplane with tandem cockpit canopy, fixed undercarriage, and a single radial or inline engine; clean lines typical of post-war European primary trainers.
Specifications
- The Fokker S.III has a length of 8.03 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Fokker developed the S.III in the late 1940s as the Netherlands rebuilt its air force after World War II. It served as a primary ab initio trainer, producing pilots who would go on to fly jet aircraft. The design was conventional and reliable, meeting the need for a straightforward introductory trainer.
Variants
No major variants of the S.III are documented; it was a standardised production type.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force through the 1950s until replaced by jet trainers.
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