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Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
Fieseler · STOL Liaison / Reconnaissance / Liaison / Reconnaissance / MEDEVAC · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)
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
- Manufacturer
- Fieseler
- Operator
- Luftwaffe/many nations
- Primary Role
- STOL Liaison / Reconnaissance / Liaison / Reconnaissance / MEDEVAC
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1937
- Produced
- 2834
- Engine
- Argus As 10C
- Thrust / Power
- 240 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 32.5
- Wingspan (ft)
- 46.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 2050
- MTOW (lb)
- 2921
- Endurance (hr)
- 4
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 17060
- Max Speed (mph)
- 109
- Armament
- 1x 7.92mm MG 15 (rear)