Fokker S.IX
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Fokker S.IX was a Dutch single-engine low-wing trainer used by the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the late 1930s as an advanced training aircraft for pilots transitioning to combat types.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Dutch pre-war single-engine piston trainer with open tandem cockpits
- Low-wing monoplane of all-metal construction
- Standard advanced trainer of the Royal Netherlands Air Force before WWII
A neat low-wing monoplane trainer with an open tandem cockpit, fixed undercarriage with large fairings, and an inline engine with a pointed cowling typical of pre-war Dutch training aircraft.
Specifications
- The Fokker S.IX has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.55 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1937, the S.IX was procured by the Netherlands Air Force and served until the German occupation in 1940. Some examples were operated by Dutch units in exile, and the type saw service in the Dutch East Indies.
Variants
The S.IX was produced in a single main configuration with minor engine variants.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force and Dutch East Indies Air Force from 1937, surviving examples continued in service until the early years of WWII.
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