| Focke-Achgelis Fa 225 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A Picture of the Fa 225 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Assault glider |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Achgelis |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1942 |
| Developed from | DFS 230 |
TheFocke-Achgelis Fa 225 was an experimental single-seat rotary wing glider built inNazi Germany byFocke-Achgelis in 1942. Only a single example was constructed.
In the first half of theSecond World War, theDFS 230Bassault glider was used primarily to landtroops and supplies, but was found of limited capability as it needed a relatively large landing area. The Fa 225 was conceived to marry the rotor of theFocke-Achgelis Fa 223 with the fuselage of the DFS 230B, allowing the glider to land in 18 m or less.[1] The rotor was mounted on a framework of struts above the centre of gravity and strengthened long stroke undercarriage units were fitted either side and at the tail.[2]
Towed behind aJunkers Ju 52/3m, Carl Bode piloted the Fa 225 on its first flight in 1943.[3] Construction of the aircraft only took seven weeks, but series production was not proceeded with due to the relatively slow aero-towing speed and changes in operational doctrine.[2]
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