Fieseler Fi-156U Storch

In 1936, RLM issued requirements for liaison and artillery fire spotting aircraft for the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe. This aircraft must have a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) performance. The Fi-156 entered small scale series production in 1937. When she is in flight, the landing gear hung down. This is giving aircraft the appearance of a very long-legged with big-winged bird. The Fi156 was given a nickname–Storch (Crane).

The Storch was widely spread for Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe as air taxi for high ranking officer and general, reconnaissance plane and air ambulance. The Storch was produced into different version, A, C and D version. The high success Storch was exported to German alliedCroatia,Finland,Sweden,Bulgaria,Slovakia,RomaniaandItaly. After WWII, the Storch was continued service on frontline in different countries.

Item No 80184 Item Name Fieseler Fi-156U Storch Bar Code 6939319201843 Scale 1:35 Item Type Plastic Model Armor Kit Film Accessory n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Metal Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Chromeplate Parts n/a Total Sprues 10 sprues and tires Total Plastic Parts 150+ Model Dimension Length: 280mm Wingspan: 487mm Released Date 2024-02