A compact Dutch monoplane fighter used by the Netherlands and several foreign operators around the opening of World War II.
Development
Fokker D.XXI was developed by N.V. Nederlandsche Vliegtuigenfabriek Fokker in Netherlands as a fighter. The family first flew in 1936 and entered service in 1938. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Fokker D.XXI is represented primarily in the fighter role. The sourced variant records include service with Luchtvaartafdeling. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include air superiority.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include D.XXI.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.XXI | Production | Fighter | Luchtvaartafdeling |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Complete Book of Fighters: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Every Fighter Aircraft Built and Flown — Salamander · Tier 3