Koolhoven F.K.44
N.V. Koolhoven Vliegtuigen · Netherlands · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.44 was a two-seat, single-engine sport monoplane designed and built in the Netherlands in the early 1930s. It was built to order, but only one was completed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Two-seat sport and touring aircraft
- Single inverted four-cylinder Cirrus-Hermes IIB engine
A parasol-wing monoplane with two seats, powered by a 115 hp Cirrus-Hermes IIB four-cylinder inverted inline engine.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.44 has a length of 7.85 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The F.K.44 first flew around 1931. It was built by N.V. Koolhoven Vliegtuigen.
Variants
Only one F.K.44 was completed, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
A single aircraft was built to order for sport and touring use.
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