FVM J 23
FVM · Sweden · first flew 1923 · fighter
The FVM J 23 was a Swedish single seat, single engine, parasol wing fighter aircraft built in the mid-1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat parasol-wing fighter
- Single engine in the nose
- Span of 11.2 m
A parasol-wing fighter.
Specifications
- The FVM J 23 has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.24 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 197 km/h (122 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in June 1923.
Variants
Five were flown but the type never reached operational status because of structural concerns raised by a fatal accident.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service.
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