Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
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German liaison aircraft noted for short-field performance
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Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
- Aircraft
The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch, meaning “stork”, was a German liaison aircraft designed and produced by Fieseler. Developed in the mid 1930s for liaison, army co-operation and medical evacuation, it made its maiden flight on 24 May 1936. It was noted for short takeoff and landing performance and a low stalling speed. About 2,900 aircraft were produced from 1937 to 1945, and the type was used by several nations during the Second World War.
- Role
- Liaison aircraft
- Maiden flight
- 24 May 1936
- Production
- Around 2,900 aircraft, 1937 to 1945
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q156894
- Text
- Card text is adapted from the English Wikipedia article by an automated summary. Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the article history for its contributors. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Article history and contributors
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