Focke-Wulf Fw 43 Falke

A 43 Falke
Role	Civil utility aircraft
Manufacturer	Focke-Wulf
First flight	1932
Number built	1

The Focke-Wulf A 43 Falke (Falcon) was a light utility aircraft developed in Germany in 1932. The last project undertaken by the company under the technical direction of Henrich Focke, was a high-wing strut-braced monoplane of conventional design, with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The pilot and two passengers sat in a fully enclosed cabin. Only a single example was built. In 1932, it was the fastest airliner in Europe. ^[1]

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: two passengers
• Length: 8.30 m (27 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
• Height: 2.30 m (7 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 14.0 m² (151 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 725 kg (1,600 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Argus As 10c , 164 kW (220 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 256 km/h (158 mph, 137 kn)
• Range: 1,050 km (652 mi, 567 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 5,100 m (16,730 ft)

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 395.
• World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 894 Sheet 29.
• Zuerl, Walter (1941). Deutsche Flugzeug Konstruktteuire. München: Curt Pechstein Verlag. pp. Teil 336.
• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 395.

1. Zuerl 1941, p. 201.