Focke-Wulf FW-56 Stösser
History
Text about the development.
Versions.
Text about version.
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length: | 7,7 m | Wingspan: | 10,5 m |
| Height: | 3,55 m | Wing area: | 14 m2 |
| Weights: | |||
| Empty weight: | 695 kg | Max. start weight: | 995 kg |
| Performances: | |||
| Max. speed: | 278 km/hr | Climbing speed: | - m/min |
| Cruising speed: | - km/hr | ||
| Range: | 400 km | Service ceiling: | 6200 m |
| Miscellaneous: | |||
| Engine type: | One 240 hp Argus 10C. | ||
| Crew: | One aviator | ||
| Armament: | None | ||
The aircraft was left behind by the Germans at air base Twenthe. It was in good condition and mainly used for aerobatics by capt. Sipkes.
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stösser, registratie LSK111.
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Focke-Wulf FW-56 Stösser
| Serial | Construction nr. | Date in service | Date out of service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSK-111 |
1/72nd Scale
Kits
- Heller
- Kit XX: A injection moulded kit.
A model of the Focke-Wulf FW-56 Stösser, built summer 2015. The kis used is the old Heller kit in 1.72nd scale; decals originate from Dutch Decal set 72052
Modelling add-on
- Falcon
- Set VAX 28: Luftwaffe part 5: Canopies for BF109F/G, Hs129, Me262A, HS123, Fw56, Ju88,...
Decals
- Dutch Decal
- Set 72052: Decalset for Curtiss H-75A-7 Hawk (two versions); Lockheed 212 (one version); Focke-Wulf FW-56 Stösser LSK-111 and North American NA-27 997.
1/48th Scale
Kits
- HaPM Ltd
- Kit 48-011 : Injection moulded kit of Focke Wulf FW56 Stösser
Modelling add-on
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Decals
- Dutch Decal
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- Set 48042: Decalset Sea Hawk Kon Marine, Hunter KLu, Swordfish FAA, and FW56 Stosser LSK).
The aircraft was painted in overall grey, RLM 63, it carried a red arrow on both sides of the fuselage.
| Scheme | Colour name | RLM-nr | FS number | Humbrol | XtraColor | Revell | Vallejo Model Color | Vallejo Model Air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard #1 | Overall | Hell-grau | RLM 63 | 36275 | mix: 5*34 + 1*156 + 1*64 | X221 | 36176 (Aqua) 32176 (emamel) |
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Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.
Colour scheme FockeWulf FW56 Stösser.
Literature.
| KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 | Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma | Pag. 96 | 1987 | Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar |
| AVIA: 34e jaargang nummer 12: Vliegtuig-Informatie: Nederlandse Focke-Wulfs | Thijs Postma & F. Zandvliet | Pag. 398 - 399 | 1975 | Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam |
Websites.
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