Koolhoven F.K.57
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.57 was a twin-engined, gull-winged monoplane built in the Netherlands as a personal transport for the Director General of Royal Dutch Shell.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Gull-winged low-wing monoplane
- Two piston engines in the wings
- Small cabin for four people in all
A small twin-engined gull-winged low-wing monoplane, 9 m long with a span of 13.25 m.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.57 has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.25 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It first flew on 20 June 1938. Only one was made.
Variants
There were no variants: only one F.K.57 was built.
Where you'll see it
It flew chiefly in Europe in the year before the Second World War. It was destroyed when Germany invaded the Netherlands in May 1940.
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