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First flown in 1936, the Storch was developed specifically for slow-speed flying and for take off from and landing in restricted spaces. It was used throughout World War II on various military duties, the Fi 156A-1 being the first production type; the Fi 156C-1 serving as a staff transport; the Fi 156C-2 as a short-range reconnaissance aircraft; and the Fi 156D as an ambulance. Other sub-types were used for general-purpose and army co-operation duties. During the occupation of France, the Fi 156 was built by the Morane-Saulnier company at its Puteaux factory, while others were produced in Mraz, Czechoslovakia.
A total of 2,549 Fi 156s were built. Serving on virtually every front, the Storch is best remembered for rescuing Benito Mussolini from the hotel where he was being held in the Gran Sasso mountain range on 12 September 1943.
| MODEL | Fi.156C-2 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Argus As 10C-3, 179kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 1325 kg | 2921 lb |
| Empty weight | 930 kg | 2050 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 14.25 m | 46 ft 9 in |
| Length | 9.9 m | 32 ft 6 in |
| Height | 3.05 m | 10 ft 0 in |
| Wing area | 26 m2 | 279.86 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 175 km/h | 109 mph |
| Cruise speed | 130 km/h | 81 mph |
| Ceiling | 4600 m | 15100 ft |
| Range | 385 km | 239 miles |
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Shackley, jsraffetto(@)aol.com, 07.06.2008
Is there a flying model of this airplane that you know of and can be purchased? Thanks.
High Eagle One, gmmwest(@)sbcglobal.net, 14.05.2008
I was lucky enough to score a ride in one of these aircraft [C+F T+F] and it is an awesome experience! The plane can actually float on the wind.
THE WHO, 25.03.2008
DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE 30 FI-156 STORCH AND 20 OF THEM ACTUALLY FLY BEAUTIFULLY.
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