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Focke-Wulf Fw 61

Rotorcraft
Focke-Wulf Fw 61

Image: Wikimedia Commons

The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 first flew in 1936 as a German experimental helicopter. Single-engine design achieved 113 km/h with 230-kilometer range. This pioneering rotorcraft advanced helicopter development during the prewar era.

Specifications

Role
Helicopter
Engines
1
First flight
1936
Length
7.3 m
Max speed
113 km/h
Range
230 km