D.X
The Fokker DX
The DX was a parasol-covered fighter designed in Germany in 1918/19 by Reinhold Platz, developed from the V.41.
The DX's engine was the same as that of the D.IX; a 300 hp water-cooled Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 engine.
New to this engine were the retractable radiators on the left and right of the engine.
The production of the approximately 60 DXs took place for the most part in the Fokker factory on Papaverweg in Amsterdam Noord.
After a demonstration in Spain, where a wing broke during a dive, the Spanish army nevertheless ordered ten, which were delivered in 1923.
Finland bought one copy, which was equipped with a ski chassis.
The DX carried two 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 Spandau machine guns.
Some publications indicate that the DX was a further development of the D.VIII, but due to the large differences in size and engine choice, this is highly unlikely.
The DX's engine was the same as that of the D.IX; a 300 hp water-cooled Hispano-Suiza 8Fb V-8 engine.
New to this engine were the retractable radiators on the left and right of the engine.
The production of the approximately 60 DXs took place for the most part in the Fokker factory on Papaverweg in Amsterdam Noord.
After a demonstration in Spain, where a wing broke during a dive, the Spanish army nevertheless ordered ten, which were delivered in 1923.
Finland bought one copy, which was equipped with a ski chassis.
The DX carried two 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 Spandau machine guns.
Some publications indicate that the DX was a further development of the D.VIII, but due to the large differences in size and engine choice, this is highly unlikely.
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