Blohm & Voss BV 144

The Blohm & Voss BV 144 was a German short - and medium-range transport aircraft, the company Blohm & Voss.

Developed the aircraft was established in 1940 by invitation of Deutsche Lufthansa for a replacement for the Junkers Ju 52/3m. The transport capacity should be slightly higher than that of the Ju 52/3m, and be economical for the post-war civilian air traffic. Constructs the aircraft was mainly of French engineers. Also the production of prototypes was moved to France.

The aircraft was a cantilever shoulder -wing monoplane of all-metal construction. On the 140 made ​​with the Blohm & Voss Ha experience with adjustable wings, the BV 144 was also equipped with up to 9 ° tiltable about the transverse axis wings. This enabled the aircraft during climb and descent to keep straight; a comfort for the passengers. Furthermore, a short, retractable tricycle frame used with the machine had relatively low ground clearance, but zugutekam the entry of the passenger. The aircraft was powered by two BMW 801A twin radial engines, each with 1,560 hp take-off power. The crew consisted of three men: pilot, co-pilot and radio operator. There were 18 passengers are transported with luggage or up to 23 without luggage.

Of the two copies ordered only one was made ​​and adopted by the Allied invasion of the French.

Specifications

  • Wingspan: 27.0 m
  • Length: 21.8 m
  • Height: 5.1 m
  • Wing area: 89.4 m²
  • Empty weight: 9910 kg
  • Max. Takeoff weight: 14,100 kg
  • Maximum speed: 470 km / h
  • Service ceiling: 8,600 m
  • Range: 1440 km
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