Friedrichshafen FF.49c

The Friedrichshafen FF.49c was a strengthened and enlarged Friedrichshafen FF.33j with a larger 200hp Benz engine. The increased horsepower allowed the plane to carry both radio equipment and a defensive machine gun. Balanced controls made it less tiring to fly, which was important on a long patrol. As a testament to its seaworthiness, one FF.49c spent an entire week floating in the North Sea until its crew was finally rescued. The FF.49c was used through the Armistice.

1:144 Scale

 * Shapeways: Columbia Aerodrome