Fokker V.39
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The Fokker V.39 was a single-seat parasol monoplane built by Fokker in 1918, derived from the Fokker D.VIII fighter and intended as a small sporting or liaison aircraft. At only 5 metres in length it was one of the smallest aeroplanes Fokker produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol monoplane with wing on cabane struts above short fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol monoplane with wing on cabane struts above short fuselage
- Fokker D.VIII-derived tapered wing planform in miniature
- Rotary engine in tight spinner cowling on very compact airframe
A very small high parasol-wing monoplane with the characteristic Fokker tapered wingtip and thick-section wing mounted on simple cabane struts. The short fuselage and small rotary engine give it a toy-like appearance beside standard aircraft of the period.
Specifications
- The Fokker V.39 has a length of 5.02 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7 m (23 ft).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot.
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History
Built in the immediate post-war period as a scaled-down derivative of the successful D.VIII parasol fighter, the V.39 explored the minimum practical size for a single-seat monoplane. Only one example was completed; a companion V.40 variant with an even smaller Anzani engine was also trialled.
Variants
The V.40 was a closely related variant with a 35 hp Anzani engine in place of the Le Rhône rotary.
Where you'll see it
Experimental only; no series production or operational service.
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