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Focke-Achgelis FA-330

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The Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 Bachstelze (English: Wagtail) was a type of rotary-wing kite, known as a rotor kite. They were towed behind German U-boats during World War II to allow a lookout to see further.


Controls:

  • Use Trim to control the towing rope
  • Throttle for rotor
  • Normal helicopter controls
  • it is best to fly it from ein schiff

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 12.3ft (3.7m)
  • Length 13.9ft (4.2m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 11,418lbs (5,179kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,551lbs (5,239kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 13.617
  • Wing Loading 106.7lbs/ft2 (520.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 108.3ft2 (10.1m2)
  • Drag Points 934

Parts

  • Number of Parts 71
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 351