Fokker V.17
Fokker · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Fokker V.17 was a German experimental single-seat fighter monoplane flown in 1918, featuring a cantilever thick-section wing that presaged the Fokker D.VIII design. It was one of several Fokker V-series experimental types evaluated late in World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German Fokker experimental monoplane fighter
- Cantilever thick-section monoplane wing
- Direct predecessor of post-war Fokker D.VIII configuration
A parasol or shoulder-wing monoplane with a thick cantilever wing, inline or rotary engine, and a conventional empennage; the thick wing without external bracing was unusual for 1918.
Specifications
- The Fokker V.17 has a length of 5.8 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.375 m (27 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Anthony Fokker's design bureau developed a series of experimental aircraft in 1917–1918 exploring cantilever monoplane configurations. The V.17 was among the high-wing parasol monoplanes in this series. While it influenced the E.V (D.VIII) that entered service in 1918, the V.17 itself remained an experimental aircraft.
Variants
The V.17 was one of several Fokker monoplane V-series types; it led conceptually to the production E.V/D.VIII.
Where you'll see it
The V.17 never entered operational service.
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