Focke-Wulf Fw 44 war

Focke-Wulf Fw 44

国家德国
作用双翼教练
厂家福克 - 伍尔夫 Fma
首次飞行1932

福克 - 沃尔夫 Fw 44 是一架20世纪30年代的德国双座双翼飞机,被称为斯蒂格利茨("金雀")。它由库尔特坦克公司早期设计,由福克-伍尔夫公司作为飞行员训练和运动飞行飞机生产。它最终也是在其他几个国家的许可证下建造的。

源: 福克 - 沃尔夫 Fw 44 在维基百科

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The Foundation of the Luftwaffe

福克 - 伍尔夫 Fw 44 斯蒂格利茨 (Goldfinch) was a 1930s-era two-seat biplane that served as the primary basic trainer for the re-emerging German Luftwaffe. Designed by the legendary Kurt Tank, it was a conventional but exceptionally well-balanced aircraft. Its fame came not just from training pilots, but from its incredible aerobatic capabilities. It was the aircraft of choice for world-renowned pilots like Ernst Udet and Gerd Achgelis, who used it to perform maneuvers that were previously thought impossible for a biplane of its class.

Attribute Standard Specification (Fw 44J)
作用 Primary Trainer / Aerobatic Aircraft
船员 2 (Tandem open cockpits)
First Flight 1932
动力装置 1 × Siemens-Halske Sh 14A 7-cylinder radial
Horsepower 150 hp (112 kW)
最高速度 185 km/h (115 mph)
翼展 9 meters (29 ft 6 in)
Empty Weight 565 kg (1,246 lb)

Design Refinement & Handling

  • Staggered Biplane Wings: The upper wing was positioned slightly forward of the lower wing. This “stagger” improved the pilot’s upward visibility and provided better stall characteristics, as the two wings would stall at slightly different angles of attack.
  • The Sh 14 Radial: The Siemens-Halske Sh 14 radial engine was famous for its reliability and smooth power delivery. Crucially for aerobatics, it featured a specialized carburetor system that allowed the engine to run while the aircraft was flying inverted (upside down).
  • Steel-Tube Fuselage: Unlike many contemporary wooden trainers, the Fw 44 used a welded steel-tube fuselage covered in fabric. This gave the aircraft the structural rigidity needed to withstand high G-loads during extreme aerobatic maneuvers.
  • Four-Aileron System: To ensure rapid roll rates, the Stieglitz featured ailerons on both the upper and lower wings, connected by push-rods. This gave the pilot immense “authority” over the plane’s movements.

International Success

  • Global Trainer: The Fw 44 was an export sensation, sold to or built under license by Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Finland, Romania, Sweden, and Turkey.
  • Finnish Service: In Finland, the aircraft was used for decades and was nicknamed the Stigu. It was instrumental in training the Finnish fighter aces who would later fly the Brewster Buffalo and Bf 109.
  • Aerobatic Legend: During the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the Fw 44 was used in massive aerobatic displays to showcase German aviation prowess to the world.
  • Longevity: Because of its robust construction and delightful handling, many Fw 44s survived the war and continued flying in civilian hands as late as the 1960s and 70s.

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