VFW-614 Production Variant

Main Article: VFW-614 Main Series

Regional Transport Configuration, The production VFW-614 represents the finalized regional airliner configuration, optimized for commercial short-haul operations.

Design Features:

Refined wing geometry with improved lift distribution.
Production-standard fuselage layout.
Over-wing engine installation optimized for noise and FOD reduction.
Conventional tailplane with optimized control authority.
Landing gear designed for rough-field operation

Operational Context

The aircraft was intended for:

Short regional routes
Secondary airports
Operations with minimal ground infrastructure

Although commercial success was limited, the production VFW-614 demonstrated that unconventional configurations could meet certification and operational requirements.

CAD Fidelity

Production-accurate fuselage lofts.
Finalized wing-to-fuselage integration.
Correct nacelle positioning and incidence.
Fully solid, parametric geometry

Why the VFW-614 Matters

Despite limited production, the VFW-614 occupies an important place in aerospace history:

Demonstrated alternative engine placement strategies
Influenced thinking on regional jet operations
Served as a critical fly-by-wire research platform
Bridged civil transport and experimental research domains

Preserving the aircraft in CAD form allows these contributions to be studied beyond photographs and general descriptions.

Repository Intent

This project is intended for:

Aerospace engineers and students
Flight-control and aerodynamics researchers
CAD and geometry enthusiasts
Modelers and fabricators
Aviation historians

Pack A — 3D Printing Pack (STL + 3MF Only)

Get VFW-614 3D Printing Pack for €10 Here

Includes:

High-resolution STL of the aircraft
Included Custom Aircraft Stands
Clean watertight mesh suitable for resin or FDM printing
3MF file for layout reference
Aerodynamic, smooth loft surfaces just like wind tunnel models
Ready for slicing (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Orca-Slicer)
Optional: scaled versions (1:150, but can be re-sized as 1:72, 1:144, 1:48, etc.)

Perfect for: Collectors · Modelers · 3D printer hobbyists