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Focke Wulf Fw 159

Focke-Wulf · Fighter · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

Focke Wulf Fw 159 — Fighter
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The Focke Wulf Fw 159 was an experimental German fighter of the 1930s, designed by Kurt Tank which never reached production, as it was considered inferior to the He 112 and Bf 109. It was a heavier variant of the Focke-Wulf Fw 56, with several improvements, such as a retractable landing gear and enclosed cockpit.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Focke-Wulf
Service Entry
1935
Produced
3
Engine
1× V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
507 kW
Length (ft)
32
Wingspan (ft)
41
Empty Weight (lb)
4134
MTOW (lb)
4960
Range (mi)
404
Max Speed (mph)
239