Fieseler F2 Tiger
Fieseler · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Fieseler F2 Tiger was a German single-seat aerobatic biplane designed and built by Gerhard Fieseler. He flew it to victory in the 1934 World Aerobatics Competition.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat aerobatic biplane
- Nine-cylinder Walter Pollux II radial engine in the nose
- Compact airframe 6.85 m long with an 8.16 m span
A small single-seat aerobatic biplane with a radial engine in the nose. It is best known as the winner of the first World Aerobatics Competition.
Specifications
- The Fieseler F2 Tiger has a length of 6.85 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.16 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Fieseler, a First World War fighter ace and aerobatic competitor, started his own company at Kassel in 1930. He designed the Tiger to compete internationally, powered by a Walter Pollux II nine-cylinder air-cooled radial.
Variants
One F2 was built. It formed the basis for later aircraft including the Fieseler F5.
Where you'll see it
At the 1934 competition in Paris Fieseler won with 645.2 points to 622.9 for Michel Detroyat of France, flying an M.S.225. He retired from the sport undefeated.
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