Koolhoven F.K.42
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.42 was a parasol-wing, two-seat training monoplane manufactured by Koolhoven in the Netherlands.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing
- Two-seat trainer
- Cirrus Hermes inline engine
Look for a two-seat parasol-wing monoplane trainer with a Cirrus Hermes inline engine.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.42 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 188 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The F.K.42 first flew in May or June 1929. It was powered by a four-cylinder upright air-cooled Cirrus Hermes I or II inline engine.
Variants
Only one F.K.42 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The F.K.42 was a trainer with seats for an instructor and a pupil, and only one was built.
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