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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]
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. [2]
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