Focke-Wulf Fw 61
First practical, functional helicopter, first flown in 1936 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 is often considered the first practical, functional helicopter, first flown in 1936.[1] It was also known as the Fa 61, as Focke began a new company—Focke-Achgelis—in 1937.[citation needed]
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Fw 61 | |
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Fw 61, which Hanna Reitsch flew | |
Role | Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf Focke-Achgelis |
First flight | 26 June 1936 |
Introduction | 1936 |
Primary user | Nazi Germany |
Number built | 2[1] |
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