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The Koolhoven F.K.55 was a Dutch fighter prototype of the 1930s. Designed as a high-performance aircraft it never made it past the prototype stage.

* Carlingue à haute voilure de monoplan de Koolhoven F.K.1
* Koolhoven F.K.55 High-wing monoplane cabin "Executive plane" with retractable gear, 1937 * Koolhoven F.K.2
The Koolhoven F.K.55 was a Dutch fighter prototype of the 1930s....3

Made by Koolhoven.

The Koolhoven F.K.55 Single-seat Fighter Monoplane (1,000 h.p. Lorraine "Sterna" engine driving two airscrews in opposite directions).4
The Koolhoven F.K.55 was a Dutch fighter prototype of the 1930s. Designed as a high-performance aircraft, it never made it past the prototype stage.5
Empty Weight Lb
3527
Wing Area Sqm
16
Eng 1 Type
Lorraine Pétrel 12Hrs 12-cylinder Vee
Max Speed Mph
317
Cruise Speed Kmh
450
Cruise Speed Mph
280
Eng 1 Kw
640
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
5026
Span Ft
31
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
2580
Empty Weight Kg
1600
Gross Weight Kg
2208
Armament
1200.0
18180.0
Height In
6
Range Km
850
Climb Rate Ms
13
Manufacturer
Koolhoven
Range Miles
528
First Flight
20
Max Speed Kmh
510
Height Ft
8
Origin
Netherlands
National Origin
Netherlands
Wing Area Sqft
172
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
10
Length Ft
30
Height M
3
Eng 1 Hp
860
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
4
Length M
9
Category
Dutch fighter aircraft 1930-1939
Koolhoven aircraft

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