Koolhoven F.K.47
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.47 was a 1930s two-seat biplane designed and built in the Netherlands as a sport and touring aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Two-seat sport and touring aircraft
- Single inline Gipsy Major engine
A small two-seat biplane with a single inline Gipsy Major engine.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.47 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 188 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew around June 1933, powered by a de Havilland Gipsy Major four-cylinder inverted inline engine.
Variants
It was a one-off: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was built for an individual customer.
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