Fokker XA-7

XA-7
Atlantic-Fokker XA-7
Role Attack
Manufacturer Fokker-America
First flight April 1931
Status Prototype
Primary user U.S. Army Air Corps
Number built 1


The General Aviation / Fokker XA-7 was a prototype attack aircraft ordered in December 1929, and first flown in January 1931 by Fokker and then General Aviation Corporation after it bought Fokker-America in 1930, and entered in a competition held by the United States Army. However, the Curtiss A-8 won the competition, and A-7 development was not continued.

Design and development

The XA-7 was a two-seat low-wing all-metal monoplane design. It featured a thick cantilever wing, tunnel radiator and two closely spaced open cockpits.

Operational history

Despite some innovative features, the XA-7 did not proceed past flight test status. After testing, the sole prototype was scrapped.[1]

Specifications (Fokker XA-7)

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

References

Citations

  1. "Atlantic-Fokker XA-7." National Museum of the United States Air Force. Retrieved: 16 February 2011.

Bibliography

  • Wagner, Ray. American Combat Planes of the 20th Century, Third Enlarged Edition. New York: Doubleday, 1982. ISBN 978-0-930083-17-5.
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