The invention relates to medicine, in particular to the means of self-movement or with the help of an accompanying person, and active recreation of persons with disorders of the musculoskeletal system, diseases and amputation of the lower extremities, spinal disorders and injuries. The folding wheelchair contains a seat mounted on a folding frame, a folding backrest, two rear quick-release drive wheels and two front caster wheels. The frame consists of two half-frames, on one end of which there are means for mounting the front wheel and the folding footboard, and on the other - the adjusting profile is welded to the bottom. On the profile with the possibility of longitudinal reinstallation, a rack is fixed with an adapter attached to it with the possibility of vertical reinstallation, which has a drive hub axle drive. Semi-frames are pivotally interconnected with the possibility of transverse movement and fixation of the frame by folding mechanism and footrest. Each semi-frame is made in the form of a pipe bent in one plane with a rotatable terminal part fixed by means of a folding unit. The folding unit for the semi-frame allows it to be installed parallel to the profile so that the front wheels and footboard are located under the seat. The utility model allows to increase the compactness of the device. 5 hp f-ly, 6 ill. The folding unit for the semi-frame allows it to be installed parallel to the profile so that the front wheels and footboard are located under the seat. The utility model allows to increase the compactness of the device. 5 hp f-ly, 6 ill. The folding unit for the semi-frame allows it to be installed parallel to the profile so that the front wheels and footboard are located under the seat. The utility model allows to increase the compactness of the device. 5 hp f-ly, 6 ill.Полезная модель относится к медицине, в частности к средствам самостоятельного или с помощью сопровождающего лица передвижения, и активного отдыха лиц с нарушениями опорно-двигате