Flettner Fl 265

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Flettner Fl 265
Type Experimental helicopter
Manufacturer Flettner
Designed by Anton Flettner
Maiden flight 1939
Primary user Luftwaffe
Number built 6

The Flettner Fl 265 was an experimental helicopter designed by Anton Flettner.

The helicopter was developed in 1938 with support of the German Navy. The Fl 265 made it possible for the first time to transition from powered rotary flight to autorotation and back again, making it the safest helicopter of its time. In contrast to the Fl 185, the Fl 265 had two intermeshing rotors 12 m in diameter. Power was provided by a 160-horsepower BMW-Bramo Sh 14 A radial engine. Six helicopters were constructed. Series production was curtailed in favor of the Flettner Fl 282.

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[edit] Specifications (Fl 265)

Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1820

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Main rotor diameter: 2× 12.30 m (40 ft 4¼ in)
  • Main rotor area: 237.65 m² (2558 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 800 kg (1764 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1000 kg (2205 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Bramo Sh 14A 7-cylinder radial piston, 119 kW (160 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)

[edit] References

  • Nowarra Heinz J.: Die Deutsche Luftrüstung 1933-1945, Bernard & Graeffe Verlag, Koblenz 1993, ISBN 3-7637-5464-4 (in German)

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