Fokker Atlantic XFA-1 (AF-18)

On May 10, 1930, the US Navy Bureau of Aeronautics issued specifications for a lightweight, single-seat fighter aircraft.

Based on a design, Atlantic was commissioned to build the XFA-1.

Design began shortly before Fokker Aircraft Company (Atlantic) became The General Aviation Manufacturing Corporation, and this reorganization delayed design and construction.


The XFA-1 was a biplane of largely metal construction, although the wings were covered with linen.

The XFA-1 was powered by a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985C Wasp Junior and its armament consisted of two fuselage-mounted 7.62 mm machine guns.

The XFA-1 was eventually delivered to the US Navy for testing in March 1932, but it was not particularly successful during naval trials.

Further development was halted, resulting in one aircraft.

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