Описание
Страна: Австро-Венгрия
Год: 1917
P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One (Flying Machines)
Zaparka Fighter
In his curriculum vitae Oberleutnant Eduard Zaparka, designer of the Oeffag 50.01 biplane, stated that he built an advanced, single-seat fighter while serving as technical officer at Flep 3 in Trient (Trento). A patent for the wing structure assigned to Zaparka, registered in September 1917, provides an indication of the approximate date of the fighter's appearance. The smooth monocoque fuselage, the sophisticated wing structure, and the fact that a full structural load-test program was performed attests to the high level of craftsmanship and technical skill found in some rear-area units. Although built within the military organization, the fabrication was ostensibly performed without knowledge or intervention of the Flars technical branch in Vienna, judging from the total lack of documentation regarding this unusual fighter. After Zaparka joined Phonix in 1918, among the projects he worked on was a rotary-engined parasol fighter that surely drew on the experience gained at Flep 3.
Описание:
- P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One (Flying Machines)
- E.Hauke, W.Schroeder, B.Totschinger Die Flugzeuge der k.u.k. Luftfahrtruppe und Seeflieger 1914-1918
Фотографии
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
The Zaparka fighter was powered by a captured 150 hp Le Rhone engine manufactured by Societa Motori Gnome e Rhone in Torino. The control rod for rotating the wings can be seen emerging from the fuselage near the cockpit and rear undercarriage strut.
Zaparka-Versuchsdoppeldecker. Frontversuch am Flugfeld in Gardolo, 1918. Hptm Zaparka konstruierte einen Einsitzer mit verstellbaren Flügeln
Экспериментальный биплан "Запарка". Фронтовые испытания на аэродроме в Гардоло, 1918 год. Hptm Zaparka сконструировал одноместный самолет с регулируемыми крыльями. -
P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
All indications are that the wings could be rotated in flight to change the angle of incidence, but the exact mechanism is not known. The compact and streamlined design of the Zaparka fighter is plainly evident.
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
The uncovered lower wing shows the structure patented by Zaparka on 6 September 1917. The monocoque fuselage and unique wing structure were advanced technical features incorporated in the design.
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
A glum ground crew giving a last, fond farewell to the badly damaged Zaparka fighter. It is not known whether the aircraft made a hard landing or was damaged in ground trials. It was not rebuilt.
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P.Grosz, G.Haddow, P.Shiemer - Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One /Flying Machines/
Zaparka Experimental Biplane