AB Flygindustri Fi-3
AB Flygindustri · Sweden · first flew 1944 · glider
The AB Flygindustri Fi-3 was a Swedish military transport glider designed and built during the Second World War for the Swedish Air Force. The Air Force designated it the Lg 105.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Military transport glider
- Carried ten troops
Look for a high-wing transport glider with a 16.5 metre span and a crew of two.
Specifications
- The AB Flygindustri Fi-3 has a length of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.5 m (54 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
A prototype flew in February 1944. The end of the war caused the programme to be abandoned.
Variants
A prototype and four production examples were built before the programme ended.
Where you'll see it
The Fi-3 was built for the Swedish Air Force. It had a crew of two and could carry ten troops.
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