NVI F.K.34
Nationale Vliegtuig Industrie · Netherlands · first flew 1925 · reconnaissance aircraft
The NVI F.K.34 was a three-seat reconnaissance floatplane built in the Netherlands in 1925 as a private venture, in the hope of a Dutch Naval Aviation Service order.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing floatplane monoplane
- Single tractor engine, a W-12 water-cooled piston unit
- Three-seat reconnaissance crew
Look for a parasol-wing floatplane monoplane with a single tractor engine.
Specifications
- The NVI F.K.34 has a length of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 204 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was designed by Frederick Koolhoven and first flew on 31 October 1925. It was powered by a W-12 water-cooled piston engine.
Variants
There were no variants of the F.K.34.
Where you'll see it
Two accidents during testing meant that it did not go into production.
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