Fokker F.XI

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The F.XI was a feeder liner and air taxi, and was similar to the American Universal in appearance. However, it was definitely not the same aircraft. The Universal was designed in America by Noordwyn; the F. XI in Holland. The aircraft could carry four to six passengers and two pilots. Three aircraft of this type were built, two going to the Hungarian Company Malert, and the third to the Swiss Company Alpar.

Fokker F.XI Universal VH-UTO – Ansett Airways’ first aircraft – Began service between Hamilton and Melbourne 17 Feb 1936. Destroyed in a hanger fire at Essendon Feb 1939

Engine: 1 x 317kW Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial
Max take-off weight: 2390 kg / 5269 lb
Wingspan: 15.44 m / 50 ft 8 in
Length: 11.15 m / 36 ft 7 in
Height: 2.77 m / 9 ft 1 in
Max. speed: 190 km/h / 118 mph
Range: 1086 km / 675 miles
Crew: 2
Passengers: 6

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