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Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

Reconnaissance · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch — Reconnaissance
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The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch is a liaison aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Fieseler. Its nickname of Storch was derived from the lengthy legs of its main landing gear, which gave the aircraft a similar appearance to that of the long-legged, big-winged bird.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Engine
1× V-8 inverted air-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
180 kW
Length (ft)
32
Wingspan (ft)
46
Empty Weight (lb)
2050
MTOW (lb)
2920
Service Ceiling (ft)
15090
Max Speed (mph)
109