Koolhoven F.K.53 Junior
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.53 Junior was a small Dutch sport aircraft built in 1936, a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Gull-shaped wings carrying the main undercarriage units
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Tandem seating under a long canopy
The wings have a gull shape and carry the main units of the tailwheel undercarriage, with tandem seats under a long canopy.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.53 Junior has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in August 1936 and was designed by J. van Hattum. Power came from a 62 hp Walter Mikron engine, and it seated two in tandem under a long canopy.
Variants
Two examples were built. The first had been purchased by the Dutch national flying school.
Where you'll see it
Both aircraft were destroyed in the German bombing of Waalhaven in May 1940.
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