Koolhoven F.K.56
Civilian
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The Koolhoven F.K.56, unveiled in 1938, brought monoplane training advances to the Dutch air force. Its two-seat configuration, 300 km/h maximum speed, 11.5-meter wingspan, and 800-kilometer range offered advanced training capabilities beyond biplanes. The single-engine reliability supported systematic pilot progression.
Specifications
- Role
- Basic training monoplane
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1938
- Length
- 7.8 m
- Wingspan
- 11.5 m
- Max speed
- 300 km/h
- Range
- 800 km