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EinFlugel En-100B Falke

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The EinFlugel 100 Falke (Falcon) is a transport aircraft made by EinFlugel for the Luftwaffe. Designed to fly into the danger zone of a battle, it is extremely robust, and can fly while missing engines or tails, and aircraft have been reported to fly a mission with only two engines. The En-100 is made with two unconnected booms, to ease loading, and minimise battle damage.

This aircraft, 19+14, is in the same squadron as 18+49 and 16+45, and also served in the German - Greek war doing supply drops and evacuating wounded.

Flying notes:
- top speed at 15000 ft: approx. 420mph
- service ceiling: approx 33000ft
- aircraft can fly while missing engines or tails


Credit to @wb54 for the company name

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 57.2ft (17.4m)
  • Length 49.6ft (15.1m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 9,505lbs (4,311kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,676lbs (6,657kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.272
  • Wing Loading 36.7lbs/ft2 (179.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 399.6ft2 (37.1m2)
  • Drag Points 6273

Parts

  • Number of Parts 315
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 1,021