Focke-Wulf Fw 43 Falke

The Focke-Wulf Fw 43 Falke (German: "Falcon") - known internally to Focke-Wulf as the A 43 - was a light utility aircraft developed in Germany in 1932. The last project undertaken by the company under the technical direction of Henrich Focke, it was a high-wing strut-braced monoplane of conventional design, with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The pilot and two passengers sat in a fully enclosed cabin. Only a single example was built.

Specifications[]

Focke-Wulf A.43 3 view from l'Aerophile magazine January 1933

General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: two passengers
• Length: 8.30 m (27 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
• Height: 2.30 m (7 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 14.0 m² (151 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 725 kg (1,600 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Argus As 10 , 164 kW (220 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 255 km/h (158 mph, 137 kn)
• Range: 1,050 km (652 mi, 567 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 5,100 m (16,730 ft)

References[]

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• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 395.
• World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. pp. File 894 Sheet 29.
• Nowarra, Heinz (1983). Die deutsche Luftrüstung 1933-1945. Bonn: Bernard and Graefe. pp. Teil 2, p.53.