Fokker
Fokker F.XX
The Fokker F.XX was a Dutch‑built, twin‑engine airliner introduced in the early 1930s by the aircraft manufacturer Fokker. Developed from the successful F.VII line, the F.XX featured a low‑wing monoplane configuration with a metal‑skinned fuselage and a wooden, plywood‑covered wing structure, reflecting the transitional construction techniques of the era. Powered by two 525 hp Gnome-Rhône radial engines, the aircraft could cruise at about 190 km/h (118 mph) and carry up to twelve passengers, a capacity that positioned it between smaller commuter planes and the larger, emerging trans‑Atlantic transports.
First flown in 1931, the F.XX entered service with KLM and several European airlines, providing reliable short‑haul and regional routes across the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. Its relatively simple design, easy maintenance, and modest operating costs made it a practical choice for airlines seeking to expand their schedules during the interwar period. Although quickly superseded by more advanced all‑metal airliners such as the Douglas DC‑2, the F.XX demonstrated Fokker’s ability to adapt to evolving market demands and contributed to the firm’s reputation for producing economical, comfortable passenger aircraft during a pivotal decade in aviation history.
First flown in 1931, the F.XX entered service with KLM and several European airlines, providing reliable short‑haul and regional routes across the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. Its relatively simple design, easy maintenance, and modest operating costs made it a practical choice for airlines seeking to expand their schedules during the interwar period. Although quickly superseded by more advanced all‑metal airliners such as the Douglas DC‑2, the F.XX demonstrated Fokker’s ability to adapt to evolving market demands and contributed to the firm’s reputation for producing economical, comfortable passenger aircraft during a pivotal decade in aviation history.
