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Fiesler Fi 156/MS 500 Storch

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MS 500 MS 500 Fi 156

Possibly the best army cooperation a/c of WW2, the Storch boasted astounding STOL performance due to its unique high-lift wing devices. Though frail appearing, the Storch reportedly had a frontline life expectancy about ten times that of the Bf 109. Produced in large numbers eventually exceeding 2000 a/c, it continued life after the war under a license from Morane-Saulnier as the MS 500.

General:

Type: Liaison/Observation

Crew: 1

Seating: 2

First Flight: 24/May/1936

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

32' 5.75"

10' 0"

46' 9"

2050 lbs.

2921 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Powerplant:

240 hp

Argus As 10C-3

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

239 miles

109 mph

- mph

- ft/sec

- ft

Armament:

None