Fokker XXI as a Joint Anglo-Dutch project?

Shortround6 said:

More of a poke at the British for still using fixed pitch props at this time

Fokker was developing new models but how far removed from the D XXI is certainly subject to question.
The XXI was certainly not a bad plane in 1936. However by 1938-39 it was certainly no longer 1st rate. It might have worked against the Ki 27 or the A5M but as soon as any opponent shows up with a retracting landing gear fighter and a decent two row radial the XXI is in trouble, such was the rate of aviation progress back then.

Click to expand...

tomo pauk said:

Both countries were expressing the need for a simple fighter for overseas service (of course, that was not proceeded with due to the realities of late 1930s). So, for sake of discussion, lets have Dutch and British co-operate in this task, and come out with an aircraft that is pretty much like historical Fokker XXI in 1936. For the British, the Bristol company is involved.
What might be the shortcomings and benefits of this cooperation? Refinement and growth potential of the basic design? Alternative powerplants in the next 5-6 years? Other countries chipping in?

Click to expand...