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Koolhoven FK.31
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History
This aircraft was the first design made by Frits Koolhoven in service of the NVI (Nederlandse Vliegtuig Industrie = Dutch Aircraft Industry). The aircraft, a hunter- reconnaissance aircraft, was shown in public at the air-show at Paris in 1923.
The flying qualities proofed to be disappointing, so a second, much improved prototype was built.
The French factory Etablissement Buscaylet-De Monge received a license. The first and only French aircraft, designation M.101C-2, built, was tested but the French air force, but no order followed.
Dimensions: | |||
Length: | 7,8 m | Wingspan: | 13,7 m |
Height: | 3,4 m | Wing area: | 27,2 m2 |
Weights: | |||
Empty weight: | 1050 kg | Max. start weight: | 1800 kg |
Performances: | |||
Max. speed: | 255 km/hr | Climbing speed: | - m/min |
Cruising speed: | - km/hr | ||
Range: | 6 hours | Service ceiling: | 7200 m |
Miscellaneous: | |||
Engine type: | One Bristol Jupiter rated 450 hp | ||
Crew: | One aviator | ||
Armament: |
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