The V3 prototype of the Wn 342 in flight during World War II. The prototypes differed in several respects, with the V3 having distinctive twin oval tail fins. The V1 was an open-frame aircraft with similar but more rounded tail fins.

Norman Polmar, Floyd D. Kennedy, Jr. "Military Helicopters", 1985

Technical data for Wn 342 V3

Crew: 1, engine: 1 x 140hp BMW Bramo Sh-14A radial piston engine, loaded weight: 548kg, empty weight: 340kg