AEG helicopter

Role Tethered observation helicopter
National origin Germany
Manufacturer AEG
Status Concept
Number built 1[1]

The AEG helicopter was an unusual German aircraft project, intended to create a portable observation post in the form of a tethered helicopter. It achieved lift by use of two contra-rotating rotors powered by an electric motor that was supplied with power from the ground. The device could be folded for transportation on the back of a truck. An observer's cabin was suspended underneath the rotor assembly, and could be blown clear by an explosive charge in case of emergency. Development commenced in 1933, but it was never put into service by the military.[1]

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Specifications (AEG helicopter)

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Petroczy-Karman-Zurovec PKZ 2

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References

  1. ^ a b c Nowarra, Heinz J.. Die Deutsche Luftruestung 1933-1945 - Vol.1 - AEG-Dornier. Bernard & Graefe Verlag. 1993. Koblenz. ISBN 3-7636-5464-4 (Gesamtwek), ISBN 3-7637-5465-2 (Band 1)

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Aircraft produced by AEG

Company designations: Z.1  • Z.2  • Z.3  • Z.6  • Z.9

Idflieg designations: B.I  • B.II  • B.III  • C.I  • C.II  • C.III  • C.IV  • C.V  • C.VI  • C.VII  • C.VIII  • D.I  • D.II  • D.III  • DJ.I  • Dr.I/F.1  • G.I  • G.II  • G.III  • G.IV  • G.V  • J.I  • J.II  • N.I  • R.I

Other: AEG helicopter  • PE  • Wagner Eule
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