Fi 333
A model of the Fieseler Fi 333 showing three possible configurations. Top: the aircraft carrying a cargo pod; Middle: the aircraft carrying no cargo; Bottom: the aircraft carrying the fuselage of another aircraft
Role	Transport Type of aircraft
National origin	Nazi Germany
Manufacturer	Fieseler
Status	Cancelled
Primary user	Luftwaffe
Number built	3

The Fieseler Fi 333 was a prototype transport aircraft developed by Fieseler in 1942, and backed by the Luftwaffe.^[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was to use detachable pods of varying sizes to carry cargo, a system that would allow a rapid turnaround on the ground.^[1] The tall, fixed undercarriage featured tandem independently sprung wheels.^[1] Power was provided by two 750 kW (1,000 hp) BMW Bramo 323D radial engines.^{[citation needed]}

Three prototypes are believed to have been built.^{[1][citation needed]}

Specifications

Data from ^{[citation needed]}

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 22.00 m (72 ft 2 in)
• Wingspan: 30 m (98 ft 5 in)
• Height: 5.8 m (19 ft)
• Empty weight: 6,101 kg (13,450 lb) with pod
• Gross weight: 9,201 kg (20,285 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 11,502 kg (25,358 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × BMW Bramo 323D nine-cylinder radial engine, 750 kW (1,000 hp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 299 km/h (186 mph, 162 kn)
• Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
• Range: 1,500 km (930 mi, 810 nmi)