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Focke-Wulf Fw 47

The Focke-Wulf Fw 47 Höhengeier (German: "Vulture"), known internally to Focke-Wulf as the A 47, was a meteorological aircraft developed in Germany in 1931. It was a parasol-wing monoplane of largely conventional design, unusual only in the expansiveness of its wing area. Tested first by the Reichsverband der Deutschen Luftfahrtindustrie, and then the weather station at Hamburg, the type was ordered into production to equip ten major weather stations around Germany.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Focke-Wulf

Specifications

Cruise speed
100 kt
Max speed
100 kt
Range
350 nm
Service ceiling
18,400 ft
Max takeoff weight
3,480 lb
Empty weight
2,350 lb
Powerplant
Argus As 10
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
34.6 ft
Wingspan
58.3 ft
Height
10 ft
Number built
36

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.