Fokker V.1
Fokker · German Empire · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Fokker V.1 was an experimental single-seat fighter monoplane built by Anthony Fokker in 1916, marking an early step in Fokker's development of cantilever wing technology.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short compact fuselage with thick cantilever wing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early Fokker cantilever monoplane prototype
- Predecessor to the Fokker D.VI and Dr.I development line
- Short compact fuselage with thick cantilever wing
Tiny single-bay monoplane with a thick cantilever wing, minimal strut bracing, rotary or inline engine, and a very short fuselage.
Specifications
- The Fokker V.1 has a length of 5.64 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The V.1 was one of Fokker's Versuch (experimental) series aircraft and helped explore cantilever monoplane configurations that would influence later Fokker fighters. It did not enter production.
Variants
Single prototype only; the V-series continued with numerically designated experimental aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; evaluated by the German Air Service as an experimental type.
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