Dutch Modelling and Aviation

In Memoriam

Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Wilko Jonker passed away after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic model building were his hobby and on this website he has shared all the knowledge he has gathered about it over the many years. His hobby was able to distract him from the raging disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

Friedrichshafen FF.49C

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History

The Friedrichshafen FF.49 was developed in 1917 from the Friedrichshafen FF.39, which was a development of the FF.33e.

Versions.

FF.39:
A refined version of the FF.33e with 200 hp Benz Bz.IV engine. Fourteen examples built.
FF.49:
two seat scout with 200 hp Benz Bz.IV.
FF.49c:
An improved FF.39 with structural enforcements, balanced rudders, radio transmitter/receiver and a machine gun for the observer. Over 200 examples built.
FF.49b:
Bomber version, pilot and observer seated reversely, no machine gun for observer and possibility for bomb-load. Fifteen examples built.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 11,65 m Wingspan: 17,15 m
Height: 4,25 m Wing area: 71,16 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 1485 kg Max. start weight: 2135 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 140 km/hr Climbing speed: 126 m/min
Cruising speed: 128 km/hr    
Range: 695 km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Benz Bz-IV rated 200 hp
Crew: Two men: one aviator plus one observer
Armament: One fixed forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 plus one movable 7,9 mm Parabellum MG 14 machine gun.

 

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