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Flettner Fl 185

Rotorcraft
Flettner Fl 185

Image: Wikimedia Commons

The Flettner Fl 185 first flew in 1936 as an autogyro/helicopter experimental aircraft. This rotorcraft concept explored unconventional lift-generation approaches during aviation's pioneering rotary-wing research era.

Specifications

Role
Autogyro/helicopter
First flight
1936