Koolhoven F.K.46
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.46 was a 1930s Dutch training biplane designed and built by Koolhoven.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane with tandem open cockpits
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear
- Single tractor engine in the nose
It is a two-seat biplane with a fixed tailwheel landing gear and tandem open cockpits, 7.3 m long with an 8 m span.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.46 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew in 1933, powered by a Cirrus Hermes engine. A second prototype was fitted with a sliding cockpit canopy.
Variants
In 1935 a reduced-weight version, the F.K.46L, was built with a 95 hp Walter Minor engine. It was the only one ever built.
Where you'll see it
Four were used by the Nationale Luchtvaart School and one was evaluated by the Dutch Army. One was sent to South Africa for evaluation and was later impressed into South African Air Force service.
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