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Fi.99 Jungtiger
As a multiple German aerobatics champion, European champion in 1932 and world champion in 1934, Fieseler retired undefeated to devote himself entirely to his work. Thanks to his successful F-5 aircraft, it was possible for the first time to launch a small series, and thus ensure the continued existence of the Fieseler plant for some time. After 1933, the RLM "arrived in time" by signing contracts to develop a new aircraft for the Luftwaffe. However, despite military contracts, Fieseler remained faithful to the sports aircraft industry. For a sightseeing flight in Europe in 1934, he designed the Fi 97, a sports touring aircraft with excellent flight characteristics. "Young Tiger" ("Jungtiger") Fi 99 was conceived as a purebred sports aircraft. Taking into account the experience gained during the creation of the F-5, this new aircraft was also built with a fully enclosed cockpit, with seats arranged one behind the other. The Fi 99 was built in very small numbers in 1937-1938, although it was an aircraft of very good performance. It is also worth mentioning that the Jungtiger was tested for towing with a drawbar. This could only be done with aircraft that had completely non-critical flight characteristics. With 160 hp Hirth HM 506 A motor. "Jungtigr" developed a maximum speed of up to 236 km / h. *note - died 1987 |
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