Flettner Fl 182 and Fl 282

Flettner Fl 182 and Fl 282

Photo 1 is a starboard side view of a flying Fl 182, an early helicopter.
Photo 2 is a starboard side view of a Fl 282 in a hangar. The 282 was a small observation helicopter.

Two b/w photographs on an album page

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Fletner FI 182.

Flettner FI282.
The Flettner company was the second of the two firms engaged on helicopter development during the war. The FI 282 was a small observation helicopter powered by a Siemens SH 14 radial engine. Max speed about 100mph. Petrol consumption 8 1/2 gallons per hour.

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