Fokker
Fokker T.II
The Fokker T.II was a pioneering German naval aircraft produced by Anthony Fokker’s company during the later stages of World War I. Conceived in 1915 as a larger, more capable follow‑up to the single‑seat T.I, the T.II first flew in early 1916 and entered limited service with the Imperial German Navy’s seaplane units. It was a single‑engine, two‑seat biplane equipped with twin wooden floats, a 220‑horsepower Mercedes D.IVa inline engine, and a wingspan of roughly 15 metres. The aircraft’s most distinctive feature was its internal torpedo‑carrying bay, allowing it to launch a 400 kg aerial torpedo over water while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency. Its open cockpits gave the pilot and observer clear views for navigation and artillery spotting, and the robust structure permitted operations from sheltered harbours as well as offshore bases.
Although only a handful were produced, the T.II demonstrated the feasibility of torpedo bombing from floatplanes and influenced later designs such as the Fokker FT and the German Navy’s post‑war maritime patrol fleet. Its experimental success helped establish the strategic value of naval aviation, laying groundwork for the torpedo bomber concept that would dominate aerial warfare in the interwar period and World II.
Although only a handful were produced, the T.II demonstrated the feasibility of torpedo bombing from floatplanes and influenced later designs such as the Fokker FT and the German Navy’s post‑war maritime patrol fleet. Its experimental success helped establish the strategic value of naval aviation, laying groundwork for the torpedo bomber concept that would dominate aerial warfare in the interwar period and World II.
Classification
Production & History
- First Flight
- 1921
Design & Classification
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Fokker
- Developer
- Fokker
- Wikidata ID
- Q2050234