Fokker
Fokker V.24
The Fokker V.24 was a little‑known experimental aircraft built by the Dutch firm Fokker in the latter half of 1918. Intended as a testbed for the company’s new high‑wing, cantilever monoplane concepts, the V.24 followed the earlier V‑series prototypes that explored streamlined fuselages and innovative wing structures. Powered by a 110 hp Oberursel rotary engine, the aircraft featured a fully enclosed cockpit, a sleek wooden monocoque fuselage and a thin, tapered wing without external bracing—a radical departure from the strut‑laden biplanes of the era. Flight trials at Fokker’s Schwerin field demonstrated a maximum speed of 170 km/h and an improved climb rate, confirming the aerodynamic advantages of the clean wing design. Although the armistice halted mass production, data gathered from the V.24 directly informed the development of the successful Fokker D.VIII fighter, which entered service in 1919. The V.24’s contribution lies in its role as a bridge between wartime biplanes and the interwar generation of sleek monoplanes, marking an early step toward modern aircraft construction techniques and influencing designers worldwide. Its legacy is still studied in aviation museums, where scale models and original drawings illustrate the pioneering spirit of Fokker’s engineers.
Classification
Dimensions
- Wing Area
- 20.2 square metre
- Length
- 7.14 metre
- Height
- 3.15 metre
- Mass
- 989 kilogram
Production & History
- First Flight
- 1918
Design & Classification
- Manufacturer
- Fokker
- Engine
- Bz.IV
- Wikidata ID
- Q125499241