Engineering:Fokker W.2

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W.2
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The W.2 taking off
Role Prototype maritime patrol aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker
Designer Anthony Fokker
First flight 1913
Number built 1

The Fokker W.2 was a prototype two-seat biplane floatplane intended to meet an Imperial German Navy requirement for a maritime patrol aircraft. During flight testing its designer, Anthony Fokker, discovered that it could not meet the requirements. He subsequently ordered it to be dismantled and used many of its components in the W.3 hydroplane.

Bibliography

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  • Leaman, Paul (2001). Fokker Aircraft of World War One. Marlborough, UK: Crowood Press. ISBN 1-86126-353-8.