Fokker XA-7
Fokker (US) / Atlantic Aircraft · United States · first flew 1931 · fighter
The Fokker XA-7 was a prototype attack biplane submitted by the American Fokker company to meet a US Army Air Corps requirement for a light attack aircraft in the early 1930s. It was evaluated but not selected for production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early 1930s US Army attack biplane prototype by Fokker
- Single radial engine with open cockpit and fixed undercarriage
- Evaluated against Douglas O-series for US Army light attack role
A conventional biplane with a radial engine, open tandem cockpits, and fixed undercarriage; the overall configuration is typical of late-1920s to early-1930s attack biplanes without distinctive features that easily separate it from contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Fokker XA-7 has a length of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.25 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 296 km/h (184 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by American Fokker (later Atlantic Aircraft) and first flown in 1931, the XA-7 competed in the US Army's attack aircraft competition alongside designs from Douglas and other manufacturers. The biplane configuration was already becoming dated by this point, and the XA-7 was not chosen for production; the competition was ultimately won by monoplane designs.
Variants
A single prototype was built; no production followed.
Where you'll see it
Used solely for US Army Air Corps evaluation in 1931; never entered service.
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