Siebel Si 204 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Siebel Si 204
Siebel Si 204 in a museum.
Role	Transport aircraft
National origin	Nazi Germany
Manufacturer	Siebel.
First flight	1938
Status	Retired
Primary user	Luftwaffe

The Siebel Si 204 was a light transport aircraft used during World War II. It was first built in Germany by a company called Siebel. After the war ended, this useful plane was also built in other countries. It was known as the Aero C3 in Czechoslovakia and the SNCAN NC-701 Martinet in France.

The Siebel Si 204 was a plane with two engines and a single wing (called a monoplane). It was designed to carry about ten passengers. The main group that used this aircraft was the Luftwaffe, which was the air force of Germany during World War II.

What Was the Siebel Si 204?

The Siebel Si 204 was a versatile aircraft. It was mainly used for transport, meaning it carried people or supplies from one place to another. Its design, with two engines, made it reliable for these tasks.

Designed for Many Roles

During World War II, the Si 204 played several important roles for the German air force:

• It transported important people and cargo.
• It was used to train pilots and navigators. This was very important for preparing new aircrews.
• Sometimes, it was even used for special missions.

A New Life After the War

Even after World War II ended in 1945, the Siebel Si 204 continued to be a valuable aircraft. Many countries needed planes for transport and training.

Building the Plane in Other Countries

• In Czechoslovakia, the plane was built under the name Aero C3. These planes were used for civilian transport and pilot training.
• In France, it was known as the SNCAN NC-701 Martinet. France also used these aircraft for similar purposes, helping to rebuild their air transport and training programs.

This shows how well-designed the Siebel Si 204 was, as it remained useful for many years after its original purpose during the war.

Images for kids

Here are some pictures of the Siebel Si 204 and its versions:

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  Siebel Si 204D-1, D-OWKA, used by 2./KG 200 in support of Albert Speer's peace negotiations in April 1945. The aircraft flew between Prague and Zurich. And in support of Karl Hermann Frank's negotiations with Karl Dönitz government, he flew it between Prague and Flensburg-Mürwick and Hradec Králové in May 1945. Apparently changed its markings daily

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  Siebel 204 at the Kbely museum near Prague

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  Scrapped Siebel Si 204 at Wunstorf, Germany, 1945

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  Aero C-3

See also

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