Fokker S-11 Instructor

Fokker · Netherlands · first flew 1947 · light aircraft

The Fokker S-11 Instructor was a Dutch-designed two-seat piston-engine primary trainer developed by Fokker after World War Two. Simple, robust, and docile, it was exported to numerous countries and became a staple of post-war pilot training.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.18 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Post-war Dutch two-seat ab-initio trainer with tandem cockpits
Low-wing monoplane with fixed undercarriage and spatted main wheels
Widely exported trainer used by many air forces in the 1950s–60s

Low-wing monoplane with tandem open or enclosed cockpits, fixed spatted undercarriage, and a cowled flat-four engine; the tapered wing has rounded tips and a relatively short span.

Specifications

The Fokker S-11 Instructor has a length of 8.18 m (27 ft).
It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

First flown in December 1947, the S-11 was selected by the Royal Netherlands Air Force and subsequently sold to Israel, Italy, Bolivia, and Brazil, among others. Brazilian production continued under licence by Fokker do Brasil, significantly extending the type's life.

Variants

The S-11 was built in Netherlands and under licence in Brazil; the S-12 was a further development with a tricycle undercarriage.

Where you'll see it

Served with the Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Bolivia, and Brazil, among other nations; retired from most air forces by the 1980s.

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