History

This type succeeded the disappointing Fokker C.VIII and it was descending from the successful Fokker C.V and was based upon the Fokker C.VE.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 9,95 m Wingspan: 15,30 m
Height: - m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 1700 kg Max. start weight: 2600 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 235 km/u Rate of climb: - m/min
Range: 1100 km Service ceiling: 5850 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine: One Hispano Suiza HS-12Lb rated 650 pk
Crew: Two men: one aviator plus one observer
Armament: -

 


Information about Dutch aircraft.

 

Fokker C.9 661. Rechts voor.
Fokker C.IX 661.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker C.9 661. Links achter.
Fokker C.IX 661.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker C.9 661 op Soesterberg.
Fokker C.IX 661 at Soesterberg.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker C.9 663 klaar voor de start. Met vlieger, waarnemer en vliegtuigmaker.
Fokker C.IX 663 ready for take off, pilot and observer and mechanic near the aircraft.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Fokker C.9 665 op Waalhaven.
Fokker C.9 665 at Waalhaven.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


SerialConstr. nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
661     10-05-1940 Detached at 1e JaVa (first Foioghter group. Lost due to bombardment of Waalhaven
662        
663     1939 Written off.
664     14-05-1940 Captured at Waalhaven
665     14-05-1940 Captuered at Soesterberg.

 


1/72nd Scale

It may be possible to convert a kit of a Fokker C.VE to build Fokker C.IX, as both shared the same wing and most of the fuselage.
Most Fokker C.VE kits are of a version with a radial engine, while the C.IX had an inline engine.

Below an overview of Fokker C.VE kits available.

  • Airmodel
    • Kit AM339: Fokker CVE
  • BroPlan
    • Kit ms103: Fokker CVe Late version
  • LF Models
    • Kit 72069: Fokker S6H (Fokker CVE float version of Swedish AF)
    • Kit 72066: Fokker CVE (Swiss)
  • PH Models
    • Kit XX: Fokker CVE (Luftwaffe)
    • Kit XX: Fokker CVE
  • Top Gun
    • Kit K048: Fokker CVE (S6) Wheels
    • Kit K049: Fokker CVE (S6) Ski`s and wheels
    • Kit K050: Fokker CVE (S6) Floats

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SchemeColour nameWEMHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standard #1Upper surfaces LVA Khaki AC D04 29? / 155? x2? /x251? 70.921? / 70.887?  
Undersides LVA Blue AC D05 115 ? X-214?    

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

Fokker CIX-1A-SMALL
Fokker C.IX in the delivery scheme.
Fokker CIX-1A-SMALL
Fokker C.IX in the scheme after the (first) mobilization.
Fokker CIX-2-SMALL
Fokker C.IX in the scheme applied in September 1939

 


Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 109 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Fokker, Bouwer aan de wereldluchtvaart Thijs Postma Pag. 85 1979 Uitgever: Unieboek b.v., Houten
De Nederlandse Vliegtuigen: Alle vliegtuigen ooit in Nederland ontworpen en gebouwd Theo Wesselink & Thijs Postma Pag. 77 1982 Uitgever: Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma Pag. 50 1987 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich Pag. 221 - 222 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

 

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