In 1935 the RLM called for a light STOL aircraft. Fieseler won the contest with the Fi156 against Focke Wulf, Siebel and Messerschmitt.
Fi156 were build and in use in many countries up to the 50ies. Even today it's destinctive silhouette can be seen on major airshows.
| Sizes and Weights | |
| Total Length | 9.900 m |
| Greatest height | 3.050 m |
| Wingspan | 14.250 m |
| Wing area | 26.000 m2 |
| Max take off weight | 1320.0 kg |
| Weight empty | 860.0 kg |
| Max. weight carried | 380.0 kg |
| Wing load | 51.00 kg/m2 |
| Performance data | |
| Max. speed | 175 km/h |
| Initial climb rate | 8.00 m/s |
| Service ceiling | 5300 m |
| Range | 600 km |
| Endurance | 5 h |
| Propulsion | |
| Kind | KVau |
| Type | Argus 10 E/1 |
| Power rating (max.) | 177 ps (175 hp) |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Other | |
| Crew | 1+2 |