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Koolhoven F.K.51

Military
Koolhoven F.K.51

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The Koolhoven F.K.51, introduced in 1935, pursued dual trainer-reconnaissance roles with respectable performance. Its two-seat layout, 253 km/h speed, 775-kilometer range, and 9-meter wingspan allowed Dutch military pilots to combine instruction with practical reconnaissance missions when operationally necessary.

Specifications

Role
Trainer, Reconnaissance Aircraft
Crew
2
Engines
1
First flight
1935
Length
7.8 m
Wingspan
9 m
Max speed
253 km/h
Range
775 km