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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]]. Apart from the armament, it is broadly similar to the premium [[Fokker D.XXI|D.XXI]] that was introduced in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]]: primitive but rugged, slow but very manoeuverable. The loss in punch of its offensive armament (four 7.7 mm Brownings instead of the two 7.7 mm and two 20 mm cannon in the premium version) is partially offset by the lower BR (1.7 instead of 2.0).  Even stock, the engine can be run at WEP for extended periods of time without overheating.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was designed by the Netherlands in 1935. It was meant to be a cheap and compact fighter, it served for both the ''Luchtvaartafdeling'' (Dutch Army Aviation Group) and the Finnish Air Force, some aircraft captured by Germany were actually placed in service with the Luftwaffe. The Fokker D.XXI was first used in combat by the Finnish Air Force during the 1939–1940 Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland. The '''D.XXI-3''' was a license built D.XXI-2 for Finland. The aircraft used the normal armament but was eventually fitted with 20 mm cannons. Against the Soviet Union, the aircraft was initially successful, but eventually it became underpowered and sustained heavy losses. During the Continuation War, the Fokker was surprisingly effective, with some Finnish pilots even becoming ace fighters on it with the top scoring ace being Jorma Sarvanto. Finland continued to operate their D.XXIs until 1949, and classified them as surplus to requirements in 1952.
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It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a slow, although very agile fighter. It could be compared to fighters like the I-16 that are excellent dogfighters but lack the engine power of other aircraft like the Bf 109. It has a capable offensive armament for its BR, with 4 x light machine guns, it's enough to destroy most biplanes, however, more advanced fighters would be more tricky to destroy. Even though it's a slow fighter, it does have a high climb rate, so try climbing to a good altitude since the start of the match, 4,000-5,000 m would be a good idea. It is also particularly stable in simulator battles so it's a beginner friendly aircraft. For its survivability, the aircraft has only a single fuel tank, so a leak would eventually result in the aircraft losing all the fuel, and a fire in that tank would also cause the aircraft to get destroyed. In low-level flight, the aircraft is very slow, and most fighters would catch up to you if you try to retreat.
  
 
== General info ==
 
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The Fokker D.XXI-3 is highly agile for its class, and many opponents (except biplanes) will often struggle to get a good shot. The downside to its manoeuvrability is its speed. The Fokker D.XXI-3 is quite primitive, with only landing flaps, and fixed landing gear causing considerable drag. This makes the Fokker D.XXI-3 unable to run away from most opponents, as even some biplanes are capable of catching up. This doesn't mean the plane is weak however, as the engine provides excellent power for such a light machine, allowing it to climb high above most targets.
  
 
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* Armour: one 9 mm steel plate behind pilot's seat
 
* Armour: one 9 mm steel plate behind pilot's seat
 
* Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 in front of pilot)
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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In dogfights, use your superior turn time to get an advantage over opponents. Keep your speed above 170 k/h while dogfighting to avoid becoming sluggish. Having a good altitude advantage is a must as this will grant your plane more energy before entering a fight.
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Only one fuel tank, so fires usually would not be started if the aircraft was tailed
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* Great turn time
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* Engine takes a while to overheat on WEP
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* Sturdy airframe tolerates high speed dives
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* Very stable aircraft to fly in simulator battles
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* Fixed landing gear makes landings easier and more simplified
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* Good armament for its BR
  
 
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== See also ==
 
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Latest revision as of 23:06, 6 April 2024

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This page is about the fighter Fokker D.XXI-3 (Sweden). For the premium version, see Fokker D.XXI (Sweden).
▄Fokker D.XXI-3
fokker_d21_serie3_finland.png
GarageImage Fokker D.XXI-3 (Sweden).jpg
ArtImage Fokker D.XXI-3 (Sweden).png
▄Fokker D.XXI-3
Sweden flag.png Sweden
I Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
1.7 1.7 1.7
Class:
Research:4 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:2 100 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The ▄Fokker D.XXI Series 3 was designed by the Netherlands in 1935. It was meant to be a cheap and compact fighter, it served for both the Luchtvaartafdeling (Dutch Army Aviation Group) and the Finnish Air Force, some aircraft captured by Germany were actually placed in service with the Luftwaffe. The Fokker D.XXI was first used in combat by the Finnish Air Force during the 1939–1940 Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland. The D.XXI-3 was a license built D.XXI-2 for Finland. The aircraft used the normal armament but was eventually fitted with 20 mm cannons. Against the Soviet Union, the aircraft was initially successful, but eventually it became underpowered and sustained heavy losses. During the Continuation War, the Fokker was surprisingly effective, with some Finnish pilots even becoming ace fighters on it with the top scoring ace being Jorma Sarvanto. Finland continued to operate their D.XXIs until 1949, and classified them as surplus to requirements in 1952.

It was introduced in Update "Fire and Ice". The ▄Fokker D.XXI Series 3 is a slow, although very agile fighter. It could be compared to fighters like the I-16 that are excellent dogfighters but lack the engine power of other aircraft like the Bf 109. It has a capable offensive armament for its BR, with 4 x light machine guns, it's enough to destroy most biplanes, however, more advanced fighters would be more tricky to destroy. Even though it's a slow fighter, it does have a high climb rate, so try climbing to a good altitude since the start of the match, 4,000-5,000 m would be a good idea. It is also particularly stable in simulator battles so it's a beginner friendly aircraft. For its survivability, the aircraft has only a single fuel tank, so a leak would eventually result in the aircraft losing all the fuel, and a fire in that tank would also cause the aircraft to get destroyed. In low-level flight, the aircraft is very slow, and most fighters would catch up to you if you try to retreat.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 5 000 m425 km/h
Turn time16 s
Max altitude10 100 m
EngineBristol Mercury VIII
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight2 t

The Fokker D.XXI-3 is highly agile for its class, and many opponents (except biplanes) will often struggle to get a good shot. The downside to its manoeuvrability is its speed. The Fokker D.XXI-3 is quite primitive, with only landing flaps, and fixed landing gear causing considerable drag. This makes the Fokker D.XXI-3 unable to run away from most opponents, as even some biplanes are capable of catching up. This doesn't mean the plane is weak however, as the engine provides excellent power for such a light machine, allowing it to climb high above most targets.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 5,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 410 398 10100 16.7 17.3 11.3 11.3 150
Upgraded 441 425 15.5 16.0 17.7 14.2

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
735 290 N/A N/A 240 ~15 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 320 < 240 < 500 > 320

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear290 km/h
  • Armour: one 9 mm steel plate behind pilot's seat
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 in front of pilot)

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB172 → 215 Sl icon.png
RB338 → 422 Sl icon.png
SB354 → 442 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications4 450 Rp icon.png
2 680 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost300 Ge icon.png
Crew training600 Sl icon.png
Experts2 100 Sl icon.png
Aces45 Ge icon.png
Research Aces110 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
10 / 30 / 70 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
370 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
370 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
720 Rp icon.png
Cost:
440 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
720 Rp icon.png
Cost:
440 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg303_belt_pack
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg303_new_gun
Research:
370 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 14 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine gun
Ammunition1 600 rounds
Fire rate1 600 shots/min
Main article: FN-Browning M.36 No.3 (7.7 mm)

The Fokker D.XXI-3 (Sweden) is armed with:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm FN-Browning M.36 No.3 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)

Usage in battles

In dogfights, use your superior turn time to get an advantage over opponents. Keep your speed above 170 k/h while dogfighting to avoid becoming sluggish. Having a good altitude advantage is a must as this will grant your plane more energy before entering a fight.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • High climb rate, especially for a monoplane of this BR
  • Only one fuel tank, so fires usually would not be started if the aircraft was tailed
  • Great turn time
  • Engine takes a while to overheat on WEP
  • Sturdy airframe tolerates high speed dives
  • Very stable aircraft to fly in simulator battles
  • Fixed landing gear makes landings easier and more simplified
  • Good armament for its BR

Cons:

  • Rather slow, cannot escape fights
  • Only has landing flaps
  • No armour

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

Skins

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

Fokker
Fighters  ▄Fokker D.XXI-3 · ▄Fokker D.XXI

Sweden fighters
ASJA  J6B
Saab  J21A-1 · J21A-2 · A21A-3
FFVS  J22-A · J22-B
Foreign Import  J8A · Iacobi's J8A · J9 Early · J11 · J20 · J26 David · J26
Finland 
VL  Mörkö-Morane · VL Myrsky II · VL Pyörremyrsky
(NL) Fokker  ▄Fokker D.XXI-3 · ▄Fokker D.XXI
(DE) Messerschmitt  ▄Bf 109 G-2 · ▄Bf 109 G-6 Erla · ▄Bf 109 G-6
Other  ▄B-239 · ▄Hurricane Mk I/L

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