Dutch Modelling and Aviation

In Memoriam

Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Wilko Jonker passed away after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic model building were his hobby and on this website he has shared all the knowledge he has gathered about it over the many years. His hobby was able to distract him from the raging disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

Fokker C.I

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History

The Fokker C.I, or Fokker V.38, a two seat reconnaissance aircraft. which was in 1918 at Schwerin, Germany, developed from the Fokker D.VII.
It proofed to be inferior compared with the Hannover and Halberstadt aircraft. Production had just started when the war ended. In May - June the aircraft already produced, about 70 examples, were brought to the Netherlands. The V.38 was, despite its resemblance with the Fokker V.36, a descendant of the Fokker D.VII. Especially the wingspan was enlarged with approximately 2 meters and also the fuselage was modified.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 7,21 m Wingspan: 10,49. m
Height: 2,85 m Wing area: 26,25 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 855 kg Max. start weight: 1255 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 180 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 140 km/hr    
Range: - km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D.III rated 160 hp or a BMW IIIA rated 185 hp
Crew: One instructor plus one pupil
Armament: None

 

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