General Aviation PJ-1
Fokker · United States · first flew 1931 · transport aircraft
The General Aviation PJ-1 (also known as the Fokker Super Universal or a related type) was a high-wing monoplane transport produced by the General Aviation Corporation, Fokker's American subsidiary, in the early 1930s. It served US airlines and government operators.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 16.39 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- American-built Fokker high-wing monoplane transport
- Trimotor or twin-engine configuration for US operators
- General Aviation Corporation was Fokker's US subsidiary
Large high-wing cantilever monoplane with two or three piston engines, fixed undercarriage, and the characteristic thick-section Fokker wing — similar in appearance to the Fokker F.VII family.
Specifications
- The General Aviation PJ-1 has a length of 16.39 m (54 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.61 m (74 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 208 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
General Aviation Corporation was established by Fokker in the United States to produce and market aircraft for American customers. The PJ-series transports drew heavily on Fokker's high-wing monoplane expertise and were operated by early US airlines. The company was eventually absorbed into North American Aviation.
Variants
PJ-1 and PJ-2 variants existed with different engine fits; both were high-wing cantilever monoplanes.
Where you'll see it
Operated by US civil airlines and military operators in the early 1930s.
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