Akaflieg Berlin B9

Akaflieg Berlin B 9
A model of the B 9
A model of the B 9
Role Experimental aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Akaflieg Berlin
First flight 1943
Status Prototype only
Number built 1


The Akaflieg Berlin B 9 was a twin-engined[1] experimental aircraft, developed by Akaflieg Berlin and Flugtechnische Fachgruppe in the 1940s. It was designed to examine the benefits of having a pilot in a prone position. The aircraft was flown in 1943, but was eventually abandoned.

Specifications

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

Notes

  1. Lerche, Hans-Werner. "Luftwaffe test pilot: flying captured Allied aircraft of World War 2". Jane's: 130.

References


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