Focke-Wulf A 32 Bussard
Focke-Wulf · Germany · first flew 1930 · airliner
The Focke-Wulf A 32 Bussard (Buzzard) was a small airliner produced in Germany in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Thick high-mounted wing
- Nose-mounted piston engine with a radiator under the flight deck
- Wing-strut-braced mainwheels on a tailskid undercarriage
The enclosed flight deck sits in the fuselage below and ahead of the high wing, with the passenger cabin under and aft of it.
Specifications
- The Focke-Wulf A 32 Bussard has a length of 12.2 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was developed rapidly at the request of NOBA when Messerschmitt could not deliver aircraft on schedule. It was based closely on the A 20, with a revised fuselage and an engine of over twice the power.
Variants
The A 32 was a development of the A 20, with greater seating capacity.
Where you'll see it
The two examples operated by NOBA became part of Deutsche Luft Hansa's fleet in 1934. Five were built in total.
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