Not many asymmetrical planes about....the Bv 141 was built as an observation plane, with an as good as possible view from the cabin.
While it flew fine, its unorthodox appearance and its excellent direct competitor Focke Wulf Fw 189 worked against it. Only five prototypes were built.
Blohm und Voss was one of the most unconventional manufacturer in terms of proposed projects. Asymmetric designs was something a "thing" of them... 141 was in comparing to some of them, pretty conservative design. :D
One of my fav is Bv 138 Seedrache. Uniquely powered by three Junkers Jumo 205D 6-cylinder liquid-cooled opposed piston diesel(!) engines with central 4 blade propeller and side ones three blade one.
Blohm und Voss was one of the most unconventional manufacturer in terms of proposed projects. Asymmetric designs was something a "thing" of them... 141 was in comparing to some of them, pretty conservative design. :D
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