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In Memoriam

Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

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

This website will be maintained by different people for as long as possible, so that other enthusiasts can continue to benefit from extensive content.

Friedrichshafen FF.49C

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.