The 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.
XA-7 | |
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Atlantic-Fokker XA-7 | |
Role | Attack |
Manufacturer | Fokker-America |
First flight | April 1931 |
Status | Prototype |
Primary user | United States Army Air Corps |
Number built | 1 |
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.
Despite some innovative features, the XA-7 did not proceed past flight test status. After testing, the sole prototype was scrapped.[1]
Data from American attack aircraft since 1926,[2] NMAF : ATLANTIC-FOKKER XA-7,[3] General Aviation (Fokker) XA-7[4]
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