Fokker V.2
Fokker · Germany · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Fokker V.2 was one of Anthony Fokker's wartime experimental aircraft in the Versuchs (experimental) series, exploring the cantilever monoplane layout that would eventually produce the D.VIII and other successful designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI German Fokker experimental monoplane prototype
- Part of Fokker's 'V' (Versuchs) experimental series
- Cantilever mid-wing layout without external bracing
A small, clean mid-wing monoplane without wing struts — forward-looking for 1917 and distinguishable from the biplanes that dominated the period by its single-wing unbraced configuration.
Specifications
- The Fokker V.2 has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Built in 1917 as part of Fokker's extensive experimental programme, the V.2 evaluated the cantilever mid-wing monoplane configuration without external bracing — a concept Fokker pursued persistently through the war years with eventually successful results.
Variants
Part of a numbered experimental series; each V-number represented a distinct design study.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; a developmental aircraft only.
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