Fokker V.37

The V.37 was built in August 1918 and had a 195 hp Benz engine.

It was a further development of the V.27.

No further development or production took place.

In 1921 or 1922, two aircraft were purchased by the US Air Service.

These had a 330 hp Wright-Hispano engine and two .30 Browning machine guns.

These aircraft are sometimes mistakenly referred to as V-40.
In the US they were designated 'PW-5' (also F-VI).

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A very modern fighter with armor for both engine and pilot, thus suitable for trench warfare such as in 1918. It also had a very large spinner to streamline and cool the Benz engine behind the propeller. The US Air Service purchased two of these in 1921 and 1922, initially two and eventually twelve, equipped with the 330 hp Wright-Hispano engine. Armament consisted of two .30 Browning machine guns. These aircraft were designated the PW-5 in the United States.
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The V.37 is seen even better here up close. The extensive armor protecting the pilot and engine is even more visible. Neither the V.27 nor the V.37 were put into production for Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
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