Focke-Wulf A 16
Focke-Wulf · Germany · first flew 1924 · airliner
The Focke-Wulf A 16 was one of the company's earliest commercial aircraft, a small high-wing monoplane intended for short-haul passenger and mail services in Germany.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine high-wing cabin monoplane of the mid-1920s
- One of Focke-Wulf's first commercial aircraft designs
- Braced parasol-style high wing typical of 1920s German airliners
A compact single-engine braced high-wing monoplane with an enclosed cabin and fixed undercarriage, typical of German commercial designs of the mid-1920s.
Specifications
- The Focke-Wulf A 16 has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.9 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed and built in 1924, the A 16 represented Focke-Wulf's entry into the civil aviation market. It could carry a small number of passengers and was operated on German domestic routes during the mid-1920s.
Variants
A small number of examples were built with minor equipment variations; no major distinct variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Operated by German domestic carriers in the 1920s; the type had a short service life as larger and faster aircraft became available.
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