Siebel Si 201
Siebel · Germany · first flew 1938 · light aircraft
The Siebel Si 201 was a German experimental short take-off and landing (STOL) observation aircraft developed in the late 1930s. It featured an extensively glazed cockpit for downward observation and was evaluated for army cooperation roles.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.39 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- STOL observation monoplane with high-visibility cockpit
- Large glazed nose for downward observation
- Pusher engine configuration considered in design
A high-wing monoplane with an extensively glazed forward fuselage, long-stroke fixed undercarriage for rough-field operation, and a conventional tail; the broad chord wing and slim rear fuselage are key identifiers.
Specifications
- The Siebel Si 201 has a length of 10.39 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed by Siebel in 1938, the Si 201 was entered into a competition for a STOL observation aircraft, competing against designs such as the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch. It demonstrated good low-speed characteristics but was not selected for production.
Variants
The Si 201 remained a prototype; no production variants were built.
Where you'll see it
The Si 201 did not enter Luftwaffe service, losing the STOL competition to the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch.
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