Spijker V.1
Spijker · Netherlands · first flew 1917 · fighter
A Dutch single-seat biplane fighter built during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane with a single tractor engine
- Underpowered with an 80 hp engine
- Built in the Netherlands during the First World War
A small single-seat biplane with one tractor engine of 80 hp.
Specifications
- The Spijker V.1 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 138 km/h (86 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 31 March 1917. It was underpowered and did not go into production.
Variants
Only one example of the V.1 was built.
Where you'll see it
The prototype was bought by the Netherlands Naval Aviation Service in 1917 and retired in 1920.
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