Nordflug FB 1
Norddeutsche Flugzeugwerke · Germany · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The Nordflug FB 1 was a small German parasol-wing flying boat for sport and training, with two seats in tandem.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing
- Sponsons for stability on the water
- Two seats in tandem
It had sponsons for stability on the water and a low-powered, wing-mounted engine, a 50-60 hp Siemens-Halske Sh 4 five-cylinder radial.
Specifications
- The Nordflug FB 1 has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.29 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by E. B. Harder and built by Norddeutsche Flugzeugwerke. It first flew around 1920.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was a two-seat flying boat intended for sport and training use.
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