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==Design and development== |
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The proposed Fw 300 had an all-metal airframe, a [[cantilever]] low-wing configuration, and a pressurized fuselage. Space was provided for up to 50 passengers in individual compartments. The landing gear was retractable. Four wing-mounted [[piston engine]]s were proposed to drive the aircraft. Two engine candidates were: |
The proposed Fw 300 had an all-metal airframe, a [[cantilever]] low-wing configuration, and a pressurized fuselage. Space was provided for up to 50 passengers in individual compartments. The landing gear was retractable. Four wing-mounted [[piston engine]]s were proposed to drive the aircraft. Two engine candidates were: |
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*The [[Jumo 222]], a 24-cylinder engine (6 inline banks of 4 cylinders, arranged in a radial configuration around the crankshaft), rated at 1, |
*The Junkers [[Jumo 222]], a 24-cylinder engine (6 inline banks of 4 cylinders, arranged in a radial configuration around the crankshaft), rated at 1,864 kW (2,500 hp), which in the event never proceeded to the production stage during the course of the [[World War II|war]]; |
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*The [[Daimler-Benz DB 603]], a 12-cylinder inverted-vee engine rated at 1, |
*The [[Daimler-Benz DB 603]], a 12-cylinder inverted-vee engine rated at 1,342 kW (1,800 hp). |
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Both engines were liquid-cooled. |
Both engines were liquid-cooled. |
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In the proposed military configuration, the eight-man crew were to have been enclosed in one pressure cabin and the defensive gun armament operated remotely. For anti-ship missions it would have carried guided missiles. |
In the proposed military configuration, the eight-man crew were to have been enclosed in one pressure cabin and the defensive gun armament operated remotely. For anti-ship missions, it would have carried guided missiles. |
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Design work continued during the first years of the war, but were shelved as the need for long-range bombers or other long-range efforts diminished and other priorities emerged. A prototype was never completed. |
Design work continued during the first years of the war, but were shelved as the need for long-range bombers or other long-range efforts diminished and other priorities emerged. A prototype was never completed. |
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|height alt= 18 ft 4 in |
|height alt= 18 ft 4 in |
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|area main= 277 m² |
|area main= 277 m² |
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|area alt= |
|area alt= 2,980.5 ft² |
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|airfoil= |
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|empty weight main= |
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|loaded weight main= 47,500 kg |
|loaded weight main= 47,500 kg |
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|loaded weight alt= 104, |
|loaded weight alt= 104,720 lb |
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|useful load main= |
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|max takeoff weight alt= |
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|more general= |
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|engine (prop)= Jumo 9-222 '''or''' Daimler-Benz DB 9-603E |
|engine (prop)= Junkers Jumo 9-222 '''or''' Daimler-Benz DB 9-603E |
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|type of prop= |
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|number of props=4 |
|number of props=4 |
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|power main= 1, |
|power main= 1,864 kW |
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|power alt= 2,500 hp [Jumo] |
|power alt= 2,500 hp [Jumo] |
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|power original= |
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|never exceed speed main= |
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|never exceed speed alt= |
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|range main= 9,000 |
|range main= 9,000 m |
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|range alt= 29, |
|range alt= 29,528 ft |
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* 12 × [[MG 151 cannon|MG 151/20]] |
* 12 × 20 mm (0.79 in) [[MG 151 cannon#History (MG 151/20)|MG 151/20 cannon]]s in six twin turrets |
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[[Category:German bomber aircraft 1940-1949]] |
[[Category:German bomber aircraft 1940-1949]] |
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Revision as of 21:23, 30 March 2009
| Focke-Wulf Fw 300 | |
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| Role | Civil Airliner, Transport, Recon |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| Status | proposal |
| Number built | 0 |
The Focke-Wulf Fw 300 was a proposed very long range civil airliner, transport, reconnaissance aircraft and anti-ship aircraft designed by Focke-Wulf in 1941 and 1942. The design was intended to replace the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kondor.
Design and development
The proposed Fw 300 had an all-metal airframe, a cantilever low-wing configuration, and a pressurized fuselage. Space was provided for up to 50 passengers in individual compartments. The landing gear was retractable. Four wing-mounted piston engines were proposed to drive the aircraft. Two engine candidates were:
- The Junkers Jumo 222, a 24-cylinder engine (6 inline banks of 4 cylinders, arranged in a radial configuration around the crankshaft), rated at 1,864 kW (2,500 hp), which in the event never proceeded to the production stage during the course of the war;
- The Daimler-Benz DB 603, a 12-cylinder inverted-vee engine rated at 1,342 kW (1,800 hp).
Both engines were liquid-cooled.
In the proposed military configuration, the eight-man crew were to have been enclosed in one pressure cabin and the defensive gun armament operated remotely. For anti-ship missions, it would have carried guided missiles.
Design work continued during the first years of the war, but were shelved as the need for long-range bombers or other long-range efforts diminished and other priorities emerged. A prototype was never completed.
Specifications (proposed)
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General characteristics
- Crew: Eight
Performance
Armament
- 12 × 20 mm (0.79 in) MG 151/20 cannons in six twin turrets
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- Herwig, Dieter and Rode, Heinz. Luftwaffe Secret Projects - Strategic Bombers 1935-45. Midland Publishing Ltd., 2000. ISBN 1-85780-092-3.
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