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The Fieseler Fi 156
Storch was first flown in 1936. Using a fixed
slat over the leading edge of the wing and
slotted camber-changing flaps along the trailing
edge, the Storch achieved incredible short
take-off performance. In a light breeze the
Storch could take off in just 60 meters and land
in about 20 meters. It had a crew of three, and
with extensive windows surrounding the
occupants, made an excellent observation and
liaison aircraft.
Fieseler began building the
Storch in Germany, but was soon forced to move
production to Morane-Saulnier in France (as the
M.S.500 Criquet)
and Mraz in Czechoslovakia (as the
K-65 Cap). |
