Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler · Germany · first flew 1935 · bomber
The Fieseler Fi 98 was a prototype ground-attack aircraft produced by Fieseler as a rival to the Henschel Hs 123.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced-wing biplane
- Single BMW 132A-2 radial engine with a three-bladed propeller
- Armed with two forward-firing MG 17 machine guns and four 50 kg bombs
Look for a single-seat braced biplane with a nine-cylinder BMW 132 radial engine and a three-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Fieseler Fi 98 has a length of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 295 km/h (183 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Fieseler developed it in response to the Reich Air Ministry specification of 11 February 1934 for a robust biplane for low-level attack and dive bombing. It first flew in 1935. The design, a braced-wing biplane, was essentially obsolescent.
Variants
Three prototypes were ordered but only one was completed.
Where you'll see it
The design was rejected in favour of the Hs 123 and never entered service.
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