Focke-Wulf S 24 Kiebitz
Focke-Wulf · Germany · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Focke-Wulf S 24 Kiebitz was a German light training aircraft of the late 1920s, designed for basic flight instruction and sport flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-engine German training or sporting biplane of the late 1920s
- Open-cockpit configuration with strut-braced wings
- Named 'Kiebitz' (Lapwing), typical of Focke-Wulf's bird-named types
A small, light open-cockpit biplane with fabric-covered wooden construction and fixed undercarriage, characteristic of German interwar light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Focke-Wulf S 24 Kiebitz has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.9 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1928, the S 24 was among several training types produced by Focke-Wulf before the company shifted focus toward larger commercial and military aircraft in the 1930s.
Variants
Production was limited and no significant variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Used by German flying schools and private operators during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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