/Airplanes/Axis/Germany/09-Helicopters/Fa-223-Drache/Fa-223-Drache.htm | Up-dated: 28-10-2019 |
Luft-Transportstaffel
40 |
Luft-Transportstaffel
40 - May 1945. On the direct order of Hitler, this machine was used
for a series of trial flights in East Prussia shortly before the end
of the war. |
Fa-223E
Drache Specifications |
General |
Type:
Helicopter |
Engine |
1 × BMW Bramo 323D-2 nine-cylinder radial | 1000 hp | Pistons |
Dimensions/Masses |
Length: 12.25 m |
Width: 24.50 m | Height:
4.36 m 2× 12.00 m | 226.00 m2 Weight: 3180 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 4315 kg |
Performances |
Max. Speed: 176 km/h | Ceiling: 4875 m | Range: 437-700 km |
Armament |
MG:
1 x 7.92 mm (0.31 in) MG 15 |