F.F.G.

Berlin 9
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History
For the purpose of practically testing the position
of the pilot, the Flugtechnische Fachgruppe (Aerotechnical Group) Stuttgart constructed the FS17
research aircraft. The FS17 was a glider that was
designed to withstand forces up to 14g. After the
completion of the test program an order was given
by the DVL ((Deutsche Versuchanstalt fur Luftfahrt
e.V. Berlin-Aldershof) (German Experimental
Department for Aerospace Reg.) to the FFG Berlin
((Flugtechnische Fachgruppe)(Aero-technical
Group)) to construct a powered aircraft. FFG Berlin
was chosen as it possessed the necessary
workshops and technicians. In the Spring of 1943
the FFG Berlin constructed the Berlin B9 to the
specifications provided.
The Berlin B 9 was able to achieve accelerations of
8.5g when pulling out of dives and 6g over several
seconds in steep spiral climbs. Accelerations of
these magnitudes are not endurable by pilots when
in the normal seated position. At the beginning of
the test program, these forces were only
recognised by the heaviness of the head and
limbs. These forces did not impair the pilots
mental and physical reactions. Because of this,
pilots often underestimated the number of gs they
had pulled.

Performance
Wingspan ............................................ 9.40m
Length max. .............................................. 6.06m
Height max. .............................................. 2.32m
Wheel track ............................................... 2.84m
Tyre size .......................................... 550x150mm
Tyre pressures ....................................... Medium
Wheel brakes ........................................ Hydraulic
Fuel capacity ................................................. 95L
Oil tank capacity .............................................. 8L
Net weight ................................................ 940kg
Payload .................................................... 175kg
Take-off weight ....................................... 1115kg
Duration ......................................... 1 hr. 50 mins.
Flight radius ............................................. 400km
Fuel consumption .............................. 22L/100km
Max. Speed .......................................... 250km/h
Cruising speed ...................................... 225km/h
Landing speed ...................................... 105km/h
Operational ceiling .................................... 4000m
Time to 1000m ............................... 4 min. 12 sec.
Wing loading ......................................... 94kg/m2
Power to weight ratio ............................. 5.3kg/PS
Surface area loading .......................... 17.7PS/m2
Propeller performance ....................... 33.4PS/m2

F.F.G. Berlin 9
Roman Vasilyev -s-@smtp.ru

1/48 card model

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assembly instruction
All details marked in red clue on card.
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