Fieseler Fi 157
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| Fieseler Fi 157 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Unmanned anti-aircraft target drone |
| Manufacturer | Fieseler |
| Maiden flight | 1937 |
The Fieseler Fi 157 was an unsuccessful attempt at developing a radio-controlled, full-sized anti-aircraft target.
[edit] Development
In 1937, the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) contracted Fieseler to produce a radio controlled anti-aircraft target drone. The resulting Fi 157 was a low-wing monoplane of entirely wooden construction and was carried beneath a bomber before being released. All three prototypes crashed during testing; a single example of a manned version, designated the Fi 158, was built to investigate remote guidance.
[edit] Specifications (Fieseler Fi 157)
General characteristics
- Length: 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Wingspan: 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Height: 1.7 m (6 ft)
- Wing area: m² (ft²)
- Empty weight: 494 kg (1,090 lb)
- Loaded weight: 646 kg (1,420 lb)
- Powerplant: × Hirth HM 506A , 160 hp (120 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 350 km/h (190 knots, 220 mph)
- Cruise speed: 300 km/h (160 knots, 190 mph)
- Range: 370 km (200 nm, 230 mi)
- Service ceiling: m (ft)
[edit] References
- Facts by request: reply to "A 'sporting' target". "Flying Review International". July 1969, p. 65.
