Focke-Wulf FW-44 Stieglitz 1932 User manual

FockeWulfFockeWulf
FW-44 StieglitzFW-44 Stieglitz
19321932
Assembly and finishing Manual
for ARF stand-off scale model
in 1:5 scale.
Historical data and presentation.
Model design and construction drawing by
Göran Kalderén ©
Rev.2000-05-25

Focke Wulf FW 44 ARF 2
Swedish Airforce aircraft No 670, type FW44J, was built by Focke Wuld Flugzeugbau GmbH
inGermany.Thesepicturesweretaken in August 1976at Malmen by Linköping,Sweden, show all
relevant details. This year the Swedish Airforce celebrated its 50th year anniversary. The aircraft
was transferred from Wing No 3 to wing No 5 shortly thereafter.

Focke Wulf FW 44 ARF 3
Focke Wulf FW44J, here at the F3 wing
airfield, Malmslätt near Linköping, Sweden,
preserved by the Swedish Airforce Museum.
This aircraft is still in good flying condition and
hasbeenflownatairshowsduringrecentyears.
This aircraft is one of several survivors in
Sweden.Thecockpitphotosrevealthatonlythe
rear cockpit has full instrumentation. This was
not common but may be a result of the aircraft
servingas glidertow airplane, untilhanded over
to the museum.

Focke Wulf FW 44 ARF 4
Specifications:
Type: Focke Wulf Fw 44J:
Function: Sports trainer
Crew: 2
Engine: One Siemens Bramo Sh 14a
Wingspan: 9.01m
Length: 7.29m
Height: 2.83m
Wing area: 20sqm
Weight: Empty: 525kg
Loaded weight: 770kg for aerobatics
870kg for training
900kg for touring
Maximum speed: 115 mph
Cruising: 107 mph
Service ceiling: 12792 ft
Maximum range: 420 miles

Focke Wulf FW 44 ARF 5
Righttop:Siemens Bramo Sh-14, 7cylinder ra-
dialaircooledengine,150 hp.
Lefttop:Originallubricationchartforlandinggear.
This chart gives a clear view of the landingear
design.
Leftcenter: Original lubricationchart forairframe
controls.
Below:FW44c as trainerin the GermanAirforce
in 1939 -1945 with grey camouflage paint and
contemporary unit markings.