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Focke Achgelis Fa 284

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Wingspan
  
37 m

Manufacturer
  
Focke-Achgelis

Length
  
19 m

The Focke-Achgelis Fa 284 was a project to develop a large transport helicopter, designed in 1943 by Focke-Achgelis for use by the Luftwaffe. The helicopter was powered by two BMW 801 radial engines, driving transversely-mounted rotors, and was equipped with a large, detachable cargo pod for carrying loads.

The Fa 284 project was abandoned in late 1943, being replaced by a design for an enlarged version of the Fa 223 featuring a four-rotor arrangement; this project was also abandoned.

Specifications

Data from Lepage 2009

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 3,000 kilograms (6,600 lb) cargo in detachable pod
  • Length: 18.6 m (61 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 37.3 m (122 ft 5 in)
  • Powerplant: 2 × BMW 801 radial piston engine, 1,200 kW (1,600 hp) each
  • Main rotor diameter: 2× 16 m (52 ft 6 in)

    • Performance

  • Cruise speed: 230 km/h (143 mph; 124 kn)

    • References

    Focke-Achgelis Fa 284 Wikipedia
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