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The first production Fw223 helicopter has been delivered from the Focke Wulf Delmenhorst factory and has been assigned to Transportstaffel 40, the Luftwaffe’s first operational helicopter unit, at Mühldorf, Bavaria. The Fw223 has been the subject of a lengthy development programme that saw a number of setbacks and changes in requirements. At the present time the aircraft will be produced in two configurations – the Fw223C, a search and rescue variant, fitted with a steel winch cable; and the Fw223D – a freight variant for resupplying mountain troops. An initial quantity of twenty-five aircraft has been ordered.



General characteristics:

Crew: 2
Length: 12.25 m (fuselage length)
Span over Rotors: 24.50 m
Height: 4.36 m
Empty weight: 3,180 kg
Gross weight: 3,860 kg
Max takeoff weight: 4,315 kg
Fuel capacity: 490 litres internal plus 300 litres external tank
Powerplant: One Bramo 323D-2 nine-cylinder radial, 1,000 hp (take-off)
Main rotor diameter: 2× 12.00 m
Main rotor area: 226.00 sq. m

Performance:

Maximum speed: 176 kph at 2,000 m
Cruising speed: 134 kph at 2,000 m
Range: 437 km (internal fuel)
Ferry range: 700 km (with auxiliary fuel)
Endurance: 2 hr 20 min
Service ceiling: 4,875 m
Rate of climb: 4.1 m/s (vertical rate of climb), 5.6 m/s (with forward speed)

What would be the carrying load and the armament, if any?

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Originally posted by TexanCowboy
What would be the carrying load and the armament, if any?

The projected normal load is up to four passengers in addition to crew and up to 500 kg load. No armament has been incorporated into this aircraft at this time.

Ok, thanks.