Flettner Fl 185
The forward propeller only provided cooling flow for the engine.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Flettner GmbH
Primary manufacturer: Flettner GmbH
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Compound Helicopter
Compound type: Thrust compounded with 2 propulsors
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 0 Other
Crew required: 1 in Single seater arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
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