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Koolhoven F.K.55

Military
Koolhoven F.K.55

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The Koolhoven F.K.55, introduced in 1938, represented Dutch fighter development as war approached. This single-seat fighter achieved an impressive 510 km/h, with 850-kilometer range supporting fighter-sweep operations. The 9.6-meter wingspan and compact 9.2-meter fuselage reflected contemporary fighter doctrine emerging across Europe.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Fighter
Origine
Netherlands
Équipage
1
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1938
Longueur
9,2 m
Envergure
9,6 m
Vitesse maximale
510 km/h
Autonomie
850 km