| Fi 333 | |
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| A model of the Fieseler Fi 333 showing three possible configurations. Top: the aircraft carrying a cargo pod; Middle: the aircraft carrying no cargo; Bottom: the aircraft carrying the fuselage of another aircraft | |
| Role | Transport |
| National origin | Nazi Germany |
| Manufacturer | Fieseler |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Primary user | Luftwaffe |
| Number built | 3 |
The Fieseler Fi 333 was a prototype transport aircraft developed by Fieseler in 1942, and backed by the Luftwaffe.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was to use detachable pods of varying sizes to carry cargo, a system that would allow a rapid turnaround on the ground.[1] The tall, fixed undercarriage featured tandem independently sprung wheels.[1] Power was provided by two 750 kW (1,000 hp) BMW Bramo 323D radial engines.[citation needed]
Three prototypes are believed to have been built.[1][citation needed]
Specifications
[edit]Data from [citation needed]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 22.00 m (72 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 30 m (98 ft 5 in)
- Height: 5.8 m (19 ft)
- Empty weight: 6,101 kg (13,450 lb) with pod
- Gross weight: 9,201 kg (20,285 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 11,502 kg (25,358 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × BMW Bramo 323D nine-cylinder radial engine, 750 kW (1,000 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 299 km/h (186 mph, 162 kn)
- Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Range: 1,500 km (930 mi, 810 nmi)
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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