No picture found

BV 40 File:BV40. jpg Model of a BV 40 Role Fighter glider Manufacturer Blohm & Voss First flight 6 May 1944 The Blohm & Voss BV 40 was a German glider fighter designed to attack Allied bomber formations. By eliminating the engine and positioning the pilot in a prone position (i.e. lying on the front) the cross-sectional area of the aircraft was much reduced making the aircraft much harder for bomber gunners to hit.

Die Blohm & Voss BV 40 war ein Segelflugzeug, das zur Bekämpfung alliierter Bomber dienen sollte.1
The Blohm & Voss BV 40 was a German glider fighter designed to attack Allied bomber formations.2

Made by Blohm + Voss.

The Blohm & Voss BV 40 was a German glider fighter designed to attack Allied bomber formations but was not used.3
Empty Weight Lb
1844
Wing Area Sqm
9
First Flight
6
Lists
* List of World War II military aircraft of Germany* List of military aircraft of Germany
See Also
* Blohm+Voss* Blohm+Voss BV 246
Span In
11
Gross Weight Lb
2094
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
838
Gross Weight Kg
952
Armament
1800.0
Height In
4
Manufacturer
Blohm + Voss
Max Speed Mph
560
Max Speed Kmh
900
Height Ft
5
Span Ft
25
Wing Area Sqft
94
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
8
Length Ft
18
Height M
2
Length In
8
Length M
6
Category
Blohm & Voss aircraft
German fighter aircraft 1940-1949
Glider aircraft

5 tips to help with your fear of flying

This article provides individuals with tools to overcome or at least manage a fear of flying. Flying can be an enjoyable experience if anxiety is not an issue.