Blohm und Voss BV 222 Wiking

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The Wiking was initially developed for Deutsche Lufthansa, which ordered three of the type. Only the first prototype entered civil service with the remainder being developed into freight transports for the Luftwaffe. Nine prototypes were built, no two being alike. The V9 became the first of four production Bv 222C-0 aircraft. From 1941 onwards the Wikings shuttled freight throughout the Western and Mediterranean theaters. Despite improving equipment and armament the Wiking proved vulnerable to Allied fighters and most were shot down or strafed at their moorings. Four Wikings did survive until VE day but one was subsequently scuttled by it's crew. The other three were went to Britain and the United States for testing after which they were scrapped.

Type: Strategic Transport Flying Boat

Power plant:

Engine: 6

Junkers Jumo 207C Inline Diesel

1,000 hp each

Dimensions:

Wing span: 150 ft. 11 in.

Length: 121 ft. 4.5 in.

Height: 35 ft. 9 in.

Weight:

108,030 lb.

Performance:

Speed: 183 mph

Range: 3,790 miles

Ceiling: 23,950 ft.

Armament:

One 13 mm MG 131 manually aimed in bow

Four 13 mm MG 131 manually aimed in 4 beam hatches

One 20 mm MG 151 in forward dorsal turret

One 20 mm MG 151 in two wing turrets (between outboard engine nacelles)


	Classic Combat Aircraft \| home Blohm und Voss BV 222 Wiking The Wiking was initially developed for Deutsche Lufthansa, which ordered three of the type. Only the first prototype entered civil service with the remainder being developed into freight transports for the Luftwaffe. Nine prototypes were built, no two being alike. The V9 became the first of four production Bv 222C-0 aircraft. From 1941 onwards the Wikings shuttled freight throughout the Western and Mediterranean theaters. Despite improving equipment and armament the Wiking proved vulnerable to Allied fighters and most were shot down or strafed at their moorings. Four Wikings did survive until VE day but one was subsequently scuttled by it's crew. The other three were went to Britain and the United States for testing after which they were scrapped. Type: Strategic Transport Flying Boat Power plant: Engine: 6 Junkers Jumo 207C Inline Diesel 1,000 hp each Dimensions: Wing span: 150 ft. 11 in. Length: 121 ft. 4.5 in. Height: 35 ft. 9 in. Weight: 108,030 lb. Performance: Speed: 183 mph Range: 3,790 miles Ceiling: 23,950 ft. Armament: One 13 mm MG 131 manually aimed in bow Four 13 mm MG 131 manually aimed in 4 beam hatches One 20 mm MG 151 in forward dorsal turret One 20 mm MG 151 in two wing turrets (between outboard engine nacelles)