Fokker Spin
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1910 · light aircraft
The Fokker Spin (Spider) was an early monoplane designed and flown by Anthony Fokker in 1910, one of his first successful aircraft. It established Fokker's reputation and launched his career as one of aviation's most influential designers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | No enclosed fuselage — wire-braced wing on tubular structure |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Pusher monoplane pioneer aircraft, open steel-tube frame
- No enclosed fuselage — wire-braced wing on tubular structure
- One of the first aircraft designed by Anthony Fokker
A classic pioneer-era pusher monoplane — open skeletal steel-tube fuselage structure, wire-braced high wing, and tractor or pusher engine depending on variant, with no enclosed cockpit whatsoever.
Specifications
- The Fokker Spin has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Anthony Fokker built the Spin in Germany and made several notable demonstration flights including crossing over the Haarlem–Amsterdam canal. The aircraft's success persuaded the Dutch military to take an interest in aviation and helped Fokker secure early government contracts. Several variants were built through 1912.
Variants
Fokker built several iterations of the Spin between 1910 and 1912, each progressively refined; no formal variant designations were applied.
Where you'll see it
Used primarily for Fokker's own demonstrations and sales exhibitions; a small number were sold to private customers.
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