Fieseler Fi 99

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Fieseler Fi 99
The Fi 99 Jungtiger
Role Sports aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Fieseler
First flight 22 April 1937
Number built 1

The Fieseler Fi 99 Jungtiger (English: Young Tiger) was a German sports aircraft prototype, produced by Fieseler company. The aircraft was a low-wing two-seat aircraft with an enclosed cabin. It was powered by a Hirth HM 506A engine, producing 160 hp (119 kW).

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 2 people
  • Length: 7.9 m (25 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.7 m (35 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 16.8 m2 (181 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 555 kg (1,224 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 875 kg (1,929 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hirth HM 506A six-cylinder inline piston, 120 kW (160 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 236 km/h (147 mph, 127 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
  • Range: 920 km (570 mi, 500 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 6,250 m (20,510 ft)

References

  • Nowarra, Heinz J. Die deutsche Luftrüstung 1933-1945, Volume 4 (in German). ISBN 3-7637-5464-4.
  • Journal of the aerospace sciences. 6. Institute of the Aerospace Sciences: 122. 1939. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)