Focke-Wulf Fw 44
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 44 is a 1930s German two-seat biplane known as the Stieglitz (Goldfinch). It was produced by the Focke-Wulf company as a pilot training and sport flying aircraft. It was also eventually built under license in several other countries.

Focke-Wulf Fw 4472 viewsThe Focke-Wulf Fw 44 was a two-seater biplane known as the Stieglitz (Goldfinch). It was produced by Focke-Wulf for pilot training and aerobatics.1
fitted to a Focke-Wulf Fw 44 Biplane, it took to the air flawlessly.2
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Made by Focke-Wulf.

began to work on the Focke-Wulf Fw 44 ‘Stieglitz’ trainer, which was the company’s first commercially successful design.4
The Focke-Wulf Fw 44 was a two-seater biplane known as the Stieglitz (Goldfinch) designed in Germany.5
Focke-Wulf Fw 44The Focke-Wulf Fw 44 was a two-seater biplane known as the Stieglitz (Goldfinch). It was produced by Focke-Wulf for pilot training and aerobatics.6
Height Main
2.80 m
Height Alt
279.4
Length Alt
728.98
Max Takeoff Weight Main
785.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
550.0
Loaded Weight Main
770.0
Max Speed Alt
115 mi
Max Speed Main
185.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1727.0
Ceiling Main
3
900 m
Type Of Prop
7
Crew
two
student and instructor
Climb Rate Main
17 m-s
Area Main
20 m²
Span Alt
899.16
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
160 hp
Engine(prop)
Siemens Sh 14 A-4
Manufacturer
First Flight
Late summer
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Loaded Weight Alt
1694.0
Power Main
118
Number Of Props
1
Climb Rate Alt
56.0
Length Main
7.30 m
Span Main
9.0 m
Area Alt
215.2
Range Alt
340 mi
Empty Weight Main
565.0
Ceiling Alt
12790.0
Empty Weight Alt
1243.0
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