BV 141 - A Classic Asymetric plane
Posted by Specific-Memory1756@reddit | WeirdWings | View on Reddit | 10 comments
Posted by Specific-Memory1756@reddit | WeirdWings | View on Reddit | 10 comments
Virtual_Area8230@reddit
Why would someone do this? Just to see if they can? What was the requirement that resulted in this?
Wahgineer@reddit
Maximum visibility for scouting was the official reasoning. The unofficial reasoning was that the B&V designers didn't want to get shipped off to Stalingrad.
Annual-Advisor-7916@reddit
Sounds like a good concept for a reconnaisance aircraft with a small crew.
_SBV_@reddit
This aircraft was developed before the war even started though
ConfidentShop8588@reddit
The plane that win the contract was the fw 189 Uhu
_SBV_@reddit
They needed a single engine reconnaissance aircraft that could fit 3 people. It worked surprisingly well but the engine was underpowered
Rooilia@reddit
Indeed, people would assume it eas a nightmare to fly, but it wasn't. It handled quite well. B&V knew what they are doing, despite the looks.
_SBV_@reddit
B&V are shipbuilders, but when you think about it the air is technically a fluid, like water…
groovyinutah@reddit
What a wild ride that must have been...
Overall-Lynx917@reddit
It was meant to have two engines and two booms but apparently the blueprints got folded over🤣
Yes, I know it was a reconnaissance aircraft designed to give maximum visibility.