Fokker V.29

The Fokker V.29 was a late‑World War I prototype developed by the Dutch‑German aircraft builder Anthony Fokker in early 1918 as part of his V‑series of experimental fighters. Conceived to explore the advantages of a cantilever monoplane layout, the V.29 featured a single‑seat, all‑wooden fuselage covered in plywood and a high‑aspect‑ratio wing of unusual thickness for its time. Power was supplied by an 110 hp Oberursel rotary engine driving a two‑blade propeller, while the aircraft’s streamlined shape and lack of bracing wires reduced drag considerably compared with contemporary biplanes. Though only a handful of airframes were built and the type never entered service, flight testing demonstrated superior climb rates and handling characteristics. The lessons learned from the V.29 directly informed the design of the successful Fokker D.VIII, the first operational cantilever‑wing monoplane to see combat. As a bridge between the biplane era and modern monoplane concepts, the V.29 holds a notable place in aviation history, illustrating Fokker’s willingness to experiment with structural innovation and paving the way for post‑war advances in fighter design.

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