Koolhoven F.K.50
Koolhoven · Netherlands · first flew 1935 · airliner
The Koolhoven F.K.50 was a 1930s Dutch eight-passenger light transport monoplane designed and built by Koolhoven.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing twin-engined monoplane
- Two Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engines
- Eight passengers
It is a high-wing twin-engined monoplane powered by two Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior T1B engines.
Specifications
- The Koolhoven F.K.50 has a length of 14 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 265 km/h (165 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Frits Koolhoven and first flew in 1935.
Variants
A total of three were built.
Where you'll see it
The main user was Swiss Alpar. It was introduced in 1935 and retired in 1962.
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