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]
| A 43 Falke | |
|---|---|
| Role | Civil utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| First flight | 1932 |
| Number built | 1 |
Specifications
editGeneral 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
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- 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.
- ^ a b Zuerl 1941, p. 201.