Fokker F.10

Fokker F.10
Role Passenger and military transport
National origin United States
Manufacturer Fokker Aircraft Corporation of America
Introduction 1927
Number built 65
Developed from Fokker F.VII

The Fokker F.10 was an enlarged version of the Fokker F.VII airliner, built in the late 1920s by the Fokker Aircraft Corporation of America. It carried 12 passengers, four more than the F.VII, and had a larger wing and more powerful engines.

Fokker built 65 for U.S. commercial and military service. After the crash of TWA Flight 599 in 1931, which was caused in part by the deterioration of the wooden structure in the F.10's wing, the type was temporarily grounded, and it was required to undergo more frequent and rigorous inspection and maintenance. Its public image was also greatly damaged, leading to its early retirement from U.S. airlines.

Variants

USAAC Fokker C.5
F.10
Initial production variant
F.10A
Improved and revised 14-passenger variant powered by three 420 hp (310 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engines,[1] often called the Super Trimotor.
C-5
United States Army designation for the evaluation of one re-engined F.10A powered by three Wright R-975 radials.
LB-2
Light bomber version.
RA-4
United States Navy designation for the evaluation of one F.10A.

Operators

Civil operators

 United States
 Mexico

Military operators

 United States

Accidents and incidents

Specifications

Western Air Express Fokker F.10, Oakland, May 1932

Data from Aero Favourites [5]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

References

  1. AAHS Journal: 42. Spring 2004. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Living History
  3. 1 2
  4. Cargo Aircraft Designations
  5. Aero Favourites

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