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F.K.40

Koolhoven · Commercial · Netherlands · Interwar (1919–1938)

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The Koolhoven F.K.40 was a small airliner built in the Netherlands in 1928 for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. It was a conventional high-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a single engine in the nose. The fuselage was made of welded steel tube construction with a wooden wing skinned in plywood and held in place by four bolts to facilitate removal. The cabin was spacious for an aircraft of its size, and was intended to be readily reconfigured for passengers, mail, or freight. Although up to six seats could be fitted, the only F.K.40 built flew with four.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Netherlands
Manufacturer
Koolhoven
Operator
KLM
Service Entry
1928
Produced
1
Engine
Gnome-Rhone Titan
Thrust / Power
230 hp (170 kW)
Length (ft)
37
Wingspan (ft)
47
Empty Weight (lb)
3340
MTOW (lb)
4180
Service Ceiling (ft)
12500
Max Speed (mph)
115