Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Altenrhein
| Company type | Public company (AG) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Rail transport manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Dornier Flugzeugwerke (division) |
| Founded | 1948 in Altenrhein, Switzerland |
| Fate | Reacquired by Dornier in 1987; railcar division transferred to Schindler, then Stadler Rail |
| Successor | Dornier Flugzeugwerke (for aircraft division), Stadler Rail (for railcar division) |
| Headquarters | Altenrhein , Switzerland |
Area served | Switzerland |
| Products | Aircraft, railroad vehicles, sailplanes |
| Parent | Dornier Flugzeugwerke (before 1948, after 1987) |
Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke Altenrhein AG (FFA) (English: Flight and Driving Vehicle Plant Altenrhein) was a Swiss manufacturer specializing in both aircraft and railroad vehicles, headquartered in Altenrhein (SG). Initially a division of Dornier Flugzeugwerke, it became an independent entity in 1948.
History
Following the conclusion of World War II, FFA produced fighter planes for the Swiss Air Force, deriving designs from Morane-Saulnier models such as the D-3803. These aircraft were eventually phased out and replaced by surplus P-51 Mustangs.
During the 1950s, FFA embarked on developing a jet fighter known as the P-16. Despite showing potential, the project was discontinued after two accidents, leading to the acquisition of Hawker Hunters instead. Another initiative, the Bizjet SAAC-23, was also terminated. In the 1960s, the company manufactured the Diamant series of sailplanes.[1][2][3]
FFA also produced various aircraft under license for Swiss operations, including models such as the de Havilland Vampire, de Havilland Venom, Dassault Mirage III, and F-5 Tiger II.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
In 1987, Dornier reacquired the company name. The railcar division was initially transferred to Schindler before becoming part of Stadler Rail in 1997.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
Aircraft
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