Focke-Wulf Fw 159

Focke Wulf Fw 159
Role Fighter
National origin German
Manufacturer Focke-Wulf
Designer Kurt Tank
First flight 1935
Number built 3
Developed from Focke-Wulf Fw 56

The Focke Wulf Fw 159 was an experimental German fighter of the 1930s, designed by Kurt Tank which never reached production, as it was considered inferior to the He 112 and Bf 109. It was a heavier variant of the Focke-Wulf Fw 56, with several improvements, such as a retractable landing gear and enclosed cockpit.

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