Aircraft Photo of X-4 | Fokker D.XXIII

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	X-4
Aircraft Original Type:	Fokker D.XXIII
Aircraft Generic Type:	Fokker D.XXIII
Aircraft Version:	Fokker D.XXIII
C/n (msn):	5614

Location
City / Airport:	Amsterdam - SchipholMap
Country:	Netherlands
Airport Codes:	ICAO: EHAM IATA: AMS Local: - Other: -

Photo Date:	May 1939 to December 1939
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	143595

Photo Comment
Fokker's last fighter, the tandem-engined D.XXIII (D.23). The sole prototype was powered by two 523-hp Walter Sagittas with which it was capable of about 520 km/h (323 mph). Offered with similar engines it may have had some appeal to Fokker's minor country customers. Apparently the installation of two RR Merlins or Daimlers was also planned, with which it might have been pretty fast but also very expensive. The pusher engine was asking for cooling problems which did occur, and a hazard for the pilot when bailing out. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum This photo was added on 28 May 2019, and has since been viewed 708 times.

Photo Comment

Fokker's last fighter, the tandem-engined D.XXIII (D.23). The sole prototype was powered by two 523-hp Walter Sagittas with which it was capable of about 520 km/h (323 mph). Offered with similar engines it may have had some appeal to Fokker's minor country customers. Apparently the installation of two RR Merlins or Daimlers was also planned, with which it might have been pretty fast but also very expensive. The pusher engine was asking for cooling problems which did occur, and a hazard for the pilot when bailing out. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum

This photo was added on 28 May 2019, and has since been viewed 708 times.

Submit Correction