Focke-Achgelis Fa 330
| Fa 330 Bachstelze | |
|---|---|
| An Fa 330 on display at the Hubschraubermuseum | |
| General information | |
| Type | Rotor kite |
| Manufacturer | Weser Flugzeugbau |
| Designer | Focke-Achgelis GmbH Henrich Focke (Designer) |
| Primary user | Kriegsmarine |
| Number built | 200 |
| History | |
| First flight | August 1942 |
The Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 Bachstelze (English: Wagtail) is a type of rotary-wing kite, known as a rotor kite. They were towed behind German Type IXD2 U-boats during World War II to allow a lookout to see further. About 200 were built by Weser Flugzeugbau.