Fokker V.40
Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1919 · fighter
The Fokker V.40 was a small Dutch post-WWI experimental fighter monoplane, one of numerous Fokker V-series prototypes exploring cantilever monoplane design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-WWI Dutch prototype fighter monoplane
- Cantilever thick monoplane wing typical of Fokker interwar designs
- Small single-seat fighter of 1919 vintage
A very small cantilever monoplane with a rotary engine; its diminutive dimensions and post-WWI Dutch origin are its principal distinguishing features.
Specifications
- The Fokker V.40 has a length of 3.94 m (13 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.9 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed and flown shortly after WWI, the V.40 was part of Fokker's systematic exploration of cantilever monoplane fighter concepts. It did not proceed to production but informed subsequent designs.
Variants
A single prototype only.
Where you'll see it
Never entered service; evaluation aircraft only.
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