Fieseler Fi 253 Spatz
Fieseler · Germany · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Fieseler Fi 253 Spatz, meaning Sparrow, was a light civilian aircraft made by the German company Fieseler in Nazi Germany. Only six were produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing light monoplane
- Single small Zündapp engine in the nose
- Seats a pilot and one passenger
A high-wing sports aircraft 7.25 metres long with an 11 metre wingspan. It was powered by a single Zündapp Z 9-092 engine and reached 140 km/h.
Specifications
- The Fieseler Fi 253 Spatz has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
In January 1937 the Reichsluftfahrtministerium advised several aircraft makers to focus on creating a Volksflugzeug instead of military aircraft. This led to the Fi 253, which first flew on 4 November 1937, alongside designs such as the Klemm Kl 105 and the Go 150.
Variants
Six Fi 253 aircraft were produced.
Where you'll see it
Production was limited to six units because of the Second World War.
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