The F.VI is unlike the others in the F-series, not a passenger aircraft.

The F.VI was developed in 1920 from the earlier designed V.37 as a light fighter.

It’s most likely that with the prospect of a follow-up order, that Fokker gave the F designation as “Fighter” for this aircraft.

The USAAS tested two machines at the McCook field in 1921.

The follow-up order for 10 aircraft was received and were shipped to the USA in October 1921.

The designation PW-5 was given to the F VI by the USAAS and stood for a 5th series of fighters with a water-cooled engine; Pursuit Water-cooled.

The aircraft was a parasol high-decker with a 300 hp water-cooled Wright-

Hispano V-8 engine.

The aircraft could be armed with two 7.62 mm machine guns.

A small bomb rack could be mounted under the fuselage.

In practice, the aircraft did not comply with the USAAS standards and was later used as a trainer.

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