EKW, Eidgenösschische Konstruktionswerkstätten / K+W C-35

Reconnaissance Biplane

EKW C-35, Swiss Air Force / Schweizer Luftwaffe, 180, c/n 395 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The EKW C-35 is a single engine two seat reconnaissance and multirole combat biplane aircraft produced by the Swiss manufacturer Eidgenössische Konstruktionswerkstätten.
The EKW C-35 is a development of the Fokker C.V-E and C.X. The C-35 was in operation with the Swiss Air Force only.
Crew2
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelHispano-Suiza HS-77 12Ycrs
Engine Power630 kW845 hp
Speed335 km/h181 kts
  208 mph
Service Ceiling8.000 m26.247 ft
Rate of climb420 m/min1379 ft/min
Range600 km324 NM
373 mi.
Empty Weight2.190 kg4.828 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight3.130 kg6.900 lbs
Wing Span13,08 m42 ft 11 in
Wing Area32,0 m²344 ft²
Length9,54 m31 ft 4 in
Height3,75 m12 ft 4 in
First Flight1936
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1937-1942
Total Production90
Developed fromFokker C.V-E & C.X
ICAO CodeC365
Data for (Version)EKW C-35