Akaflieg Berlin B 9
Akaflieg Berlin · Germany · first flew 1943 · light aircraft
The Akaflieg Berlin B 9 was a twin-engined experimental aircraft developed by Akaflieg Berlin and Flugtechnische Fachgruppe in the 1940s. It was designed to examine the benefits of having a pilot in a prone position.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Very short fuselage, 9.06 m long, with a 9.40 m wingspan |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined low-wing aircraft with two Hirth HM 500 inverted inline engines
- Pilot lies in a prone position
- Very short fuselage, 9.06 m long, with a 9.40 m wingspan
A twin-engined aircraft powered by two 103 hp Hirth HM 500 four-cylinder inverted inline engines, with the pilot lying prone.
Specifications
- The Akaflieg Berlin B 9 has a length of 9.06 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The aircraft was flown in 1943 but was eventually abandoned.
Variants
A single B 9 experimental aircraft was built, with two Hirth HM 500 engines.
Where you'll see it
It was used as an experimental research aircraft to study prone piloting rather than for operational service.
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