JOHAN VISSCHEDIJK COLLECTION
No. 6884. Rhein-Flugzeubau FK-3 Sirius II (D-KAFB c/n 002)
Photograph from VFW-Fokker

Rhein-Flugzeubau FK-3 Sirius II

09/30/2007. Remarks by Johan Visschedijk: "This powered sailplane is fitted with "fan pod" power plant, also known as the Schubgondel SG 85, consisting of two coupled 30 hp Wankel rotating-piston engines driving a shrouded ducted fan. The pictured prototype uses the wing, empennage and landing gear of the Caproni Vizzola A 21 Calif, and was first flown January 18, 1972. Test results obtained were transferred to the development of the Fantrainer."


Created September 30, 2007