Helicopters1936 helicopter model by Focke-Achgelis; first functional practical helicopter
Fw 61
The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first successful, practical, and fully controllable helicopter, first flown in 1936. It was also known as the Fa 61, as Focke began a new company—Focke-Achgelis—in 1937.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Focke-Wulf
- Category
- Helicopters
- First flight
- 1936-06-26
- Length
- 287.5 m
- Wingspan
- 275.5 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 49 kt
- Max speed
- 61 kt
- Range
- 120 nm
- Service ceiling
- 11,243 ft
- Rate of climb
- 689 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,094 lb
- Empty weight
- 1,764 lb
- Powerplant
- Bramo Sh.14A 7-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 23.9 ft
- Height
- 8.7 ft
- Number built
- 2
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.