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Fa 330
| Manufacturer Designation | |
|---|---|
| Role | Observation Kite |
| Crew | 1 |
| In service with | |
| Number built | 200 |
| Conversions |
| Length | 14ft 6in |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24ft 0in |
| Height | |
| Wing Area | 450 sq. ft. |
| Empty | 150lb |
| Gross | |
| Maximum |
| Powerplant | |
|---|---|
| Speed |
17mph (cruise)
25mph (max)
|
| Ceiling | 360ft |
| Range |
| Guns | |
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| Radio | |
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Notes
An unusual aircraft, almost like a helicopter without an engine. The Fa 330 was designed to be towed behind U-boats where the air flow would cause the rotor to spin and lift the aircraft to an altitude of about 120m, where the crewman could observe the sea to a distance of about 25 miles.