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Koolhoven F.K.42

Civilian
Koolhoven F.K.42

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Koolhoven's F.K.42, which debuted in 1929, specialized in trainer aircraft roles with straightforward design principles. Its 188 km/h maximum speed, 8-meter length, and 10.5-meter wingspan provided stable, predictable handling for flight instruction. The single-engine reliability aligned with interwar trainer requirements.

Specifications

Role
trainer aircraft
Origin
Netherlands
Engines
1
First flight
1929
Length
8 m
Wingspan
10.5 m
Max speed
188 km/h