Koolhoven F.K.49
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1935 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Koolhoven F.K.49 was a photographic survey aircraft built in the Netherlands in 1935. It carried an onboard darkroom.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cantilever monoplane
- Two engines in nacelles on the leading edges of the wings
- Usually a fixed tailwheel undercarriage
It is a twin-engined high-wing monoplane with engine nacelles on the wing leading edges. It usually had a fixed tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.49 has a length of 11.7 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 202 km/h (126 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a high-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional design, with two engines carried in nacelles on the leading edges. Four were built, plus three unfinished.
Variants
The F.K.49A was an enlarged floatplane version with Ranger engines for the Turkish Air Force. A floatplane version was also developed.
Where you'll see it
Three were bought by the Dutch Army but only one was delivered, later used as an air ambulance, parachute trainer and general transport. Small numbers were also bought by Turkey, Hungary and Finland.
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