The Fieseler Fi 157 was an unsuccessful attempt at developing a radio-controlled, full-sized anti-aircraft target.
| Fieseler Fi 157 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Unmanned anti-aircraft target drone |
| Manufacturer | Fieseler |
| First flight | 1937 |
Development
In 1937, the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) contracted Fieseler to produce a radio controlled anti-aircraft target drone. The resulting Fi 157 was a low-wing monoplane of entirely wooden construction and was carried beneath a bomber before being released. All three prototypes crashed during testing; a single example of a manned version, designated the Fi 158, was built to investigate remote guidance.
Specifications (Fieseler Fi 157)
General characteristics Performance
References
- Facts by request: reply to "A 'sporting' target". "Flying Review International". July 1969, p. 65.
