Focke-Wulf FW44 'Stieglitz', Old Warden 2009 ©Nigel Key
ROLE
Basic Trainer.
FIRST FLIGHT
Summer 1932.
The Fw44 ‘Stieglitz’ was a German 2-seat biplane designed by Kurt Tank and manufactured by Focke-Wulf.
The Fw44 was a conventional layout with straight wings, a fixed tailwheel, and ailerons on both upper and lower wings. The fuselage was welded steel tube covered in fabric and the wings were made from wood covered with plywood and fabric.
The two cockpits were arranged in tandem and each equipped with instruments and controls so that it could be used as a trainer.
The prototype first flew in 1932 and after many tests and modifications it had excellent airworthiness.
PRODUCTION
The Focke-Wulf Fw44 ‘Stieglitz’ was manufactured from 1932, with approx. 3,000 built.
ENGINE
Siemens Sh 14a engine, producing 150 hp.
ARMAMENT
None.
The Focke-Wulf Fw44 was initially designed as a civilian trainer aircraft but was also used as a military trainer aircraft.
| Crew - 1 or 2 (In Tandem) |
| Wing Type - Bi-plane |
| Length - 23ft 11.5in (7.3m) |
| Wingspan - 29ft 6.5in (9.0m) |
| Height - 8ft 10.25in (2.7m) |
| Empty Weight - 1,157lb (525kg) |
| Max. Weight - 1,985lb (900kg) |
| Max. Speed - 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Range - 419 miles (675 km) |
