Focke-Wulf Fw 186

what is it?

The Focke-Wulf Fw 186 was a one-man autogyro, built by Focke-Wulf in 1937 with backing from the RLM (ReichsLuftfahrtMinisterium - Reich Aviation Ministry), for use as a liaison and reconnaissance aircraft. It featured short takeoff and landing (STOL) characteristics. Only one prototype of the aircraft was constructed, and the project was abandoned when the RLM preferred the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch over the Fw 186.

fun facts

• 🎂First flew 88 years ago, in 1938.

piston: A car-like piston engine turning a propeller: simple and cheap, the classic small plane.

spec sheet

first flight

1938-07-27

number built

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role

autogyro

origin

German Reich

makers

Focke-Wulf

engines

1× Argus As 10

top speed

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range

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Specs are for the version in the Wikipedia article's specification section. Blank means the sources don't say.