Focke-Wulf A 38 Möwe
Focke-Wulf · Germany · first flew 1931 · airliner
The Focke-Wulf A 38 Möwe, German for Gull, was an airliner produced in Germany in the early 1930s. It was the final development of the family of designs that began with the A 17 in 1927.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-mounted cantilever wing
- Single Bristol Jupiter radial engine
- Enclosed cabin seating ten passengers, with a separate flight deck
Unlike earlier members of the family, the flight deck was separated from the cabin by a lavatory and baggage compartment. The main undercarriage was strengthened with brakes on the mainwheels and the tailskid was replaced by a tailwheel.
Specifications
- The Focke-Wulf A 38 Möwe has a length of 15.4 m (51 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 204 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The A 38 used the same high-mounted cantilever wing as the A 29, combined with an all-new fuselage with enclosed seating for ten passengers and three crew. It was designed by Wilhelm Bansemir and first flew in 1931.
Variants
The A 38 was the last member of a family that began with the A 17, and the A 29 supplied its wing design.
Where you'll see it
Four A 38s were built, and Deutsche Luft Hansa was the primary user. They were refitted with Siemens Sh 20 engines in April 1933 and had been relegated to training duties by mid-1934.
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