Fokker T.III
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1923 · transport aircraft
The Fokker T.III was a Dutch single-engine high-wing monoplane designed as a torpedo bomber and coastal patrol aircraft for the Dutch naval aviation service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Thick cantilever wooden wing above rectangular fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1920s Dutch high-wing monoplane torpedo bomber/transport
- Thick cantilever wooden wing above rectangular fuselage
- Fixed undercarriage with large main wheels
Large high cantilever wing mounted above a slab-sided fuselage is the hallmark Fokker design of this era. The single nose engine and fixed undercarriage are consistent with contemporaries, but the wing size stands out.
Specifications
- The Fokker T.III has a length of 14.08 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.2 m (70 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
First flown in 1923, the T.III used Fokker's characteristic thick cantilever wooden wing construction. It served with the Marine Luchtvaartdienst (Dutch Naval Air Service) for patrol and torpedo duties in the mid-1920s.
Variants
Limited production; some aircraft were adapted for floatplane operations.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Dutch Marine Luchtvaartdienst in the 1920s for coastal patrol duties.
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