Focke Achgelis Fa.283 (1943)
German Luft '46 Combat Gryocopter Project
Price: $35.00 + Shipping
STATUS: 1 IN STOCK
Price: $35.00 + Shipping
STATUS: 1 IN STOCK
About the Design
Helicopter design was still in its infancy when the world went to war in late 1930s. Gyrocopters, on the other hand -- with their free-rotating blades moved by the forward motion provided by conventional engines -- had become quite popular during the decade.
When WWII broke out, several attempts were made to create a combat-worthy gyrocopter that did not require the long, paved runways required by conventional fixed-wing fighters. One of the more radical attempts at this fusion was the mid-war Focke Achgelis Fa.283, which melded the gyrocopter concept with Germany's new powerful jet engines. Unfortunately, the aircraft never made it passed the planning stage. |
About the Model
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Focke Achgelis Fa.283 Plan View
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Focke Achgelis Fa.283 Pattern compared to Huey Cobra
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