Fieseler F 4

Fieseler · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft

The Fieseler F 4 was a two-seat sports and touring monoplane designed by Gerhard Fieseler and first flown in August 1932. It was built for safety, economy and comfort rather than competition aerobatics.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	Small low-wing monoplane with a welded steel-tube fuselage and linen-covered wooden wings
T — Tail	Conventional

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Small low-wing monoplane with a welded steel-tube fuselage and linen-covered wooden wings
Two seats in open cockpits, with a luggage compartment behind the pilot
Wings braced by wires to the top of the fuselage and the undercarriage

A very small low-wing monoplane with two open cockpits in tandem, a welded steel-tube fuselage and wire-braced wooden wings. Balloon tyres on a forward-set undercarriage reduced the risk of nosing over.

Specifications

The Fieseler F 4 has a length of 5.8 m (19 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Fieseler developed the F 4 after the failure of his F 3 Wespe, putting emphasis on safety, quality and convenience. It first flew with a 35 hp Argus As 16 engine and was later fitted with a 35 hp Salmson 9 AD radial. It was shown at the German aerospace exhibition in October 1932. Despite market interest, flight testing was suspended and production plans were abandoned.

Variants

Two examples were built, one with the Argus As 16 and one with the Salmson 9 AD engine.

Where you'll see it

The F 4 never entered series production and saw no military or airline service.

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