Fieseler F 3

The Fieseler F 3 Wespe ("Wasp") was a German aircraft developed in the early 1930s by Gerhard Fieseler. Little history of the aircraft remains due in part to destruction of records and documents during World War II.[1]

F 3
Role Experimental
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Gerhard Fieseler
Designer Gerhard Fieseler
First flight ca. 1932
Number built 3
Developed into Lippisch Delta IV

Design and development

The aircraft configuration, either inspired by or copied from Alexander Lippisch, featured a flying wing design with winglets and two radial engines. The seven cylinder Pobjoy R engines were installed in a push-pull configuration and provided 75-85 horsepower each. A two bladed propeller manufactured by Gustav Schwarz can be seen in some of the few remaining photos.[2] The design featured a canard and folding wings. Different versions of the aircraft had either a fully enclosed "greenhouse" style canopy or two open cockpits. After determining the aircraft to be generally uncontrollable, the project was transitioned to the Rhön-Rossitten Gesellschaft (RRG).[3] The design was further evolved into the Lippisch Delta IV.

References

  1. Frost, Gunter (October 2013). "Fieseler F 3 "Wespe" (RRG "Delta IV")" (PDF). JET+PROP. 3: 1. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. Frost, Gunter (October 2013). "Fieseler F 3 "Wespe" (RRG "Delta IV")" (PDF). JET+PROP. 3: 3–4. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. "Fieseler Storch". www.fieseler-storch-kassel.de. Retrieved 5 June 2020.

Further reading

  • Fieseler F 3 "Wespe" (RRG "Delta IV"), Gunter Frost, JET+PROP Nr. 3, 2004
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