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Flettner 265 (Mit Maho)

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This helicopter was developed in 1938 with the support of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, made it possible, for the first time, to transition from powered rotary-wing flight to autorotation and back again, making it the safest helicopter of its time. In contrast to the Fl 185, the Fl 265, believed to be the pioneering example of a synchropter, had two intermeshing rotors 12 m in diameter, powered by a 160 hp (119 kW) BMW-Bramo Sh 14 A radial engine in the nose of the fuselage, fitted with a fan to assist cooling. Six helicopters were constructed, but series production was curtailed in favour of the Flettner Fl 282. Wikipedia


About the Girl paint on the tail: Her Name is Maho Nishizumi, again from Girls Und Panzer


Controls:

  • AG8 Door and Engine switch
  • That's it

I cannot say this is a Replica oder a Fictional build, since it's both


Photos:
First Look

First Paint

First Flight

Yes It's all green until I realise it should be Grey

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 5.0ft (1.5m)
  • Length 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Height 7.4ft (2.3m)
  • Empty Weight 1,408lbs (638kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,294lbs (1,040kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 29.384
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.108
  • Wing Loading 8.1lbs/ft2 (39.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 283.1ft2 (26.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1951

Parts

  • Number of Parts 240
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 916