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