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Akaflieg Berlin B 9

Akaflieg Berlin · Experimental · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

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The Akaflieg Berlin B 9 was a twin-engined experimental aircraft, developed by Akaflieg Berlin and Flugtechnische Fachgruppe in the 1940s. It was designed to examine the benefits of having a pilot in a prone position. The aircraft was flown in 1943, but was eventually abandoned.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Berlin
Status
Development
Service Entry
1943
Produced
1
Engine
2× 4-cylinder air-cooled inverted in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
77 kW each
Length (ft)
30
Wingspan (ft)
31
Empty Weight (lb)
2072
MTOW (lb)
2458
Service Ceiling (ft)
13123
Range (mi)
249
Max Speed (mph)
155