Bölkow Bo 46
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Author: Stahlkocher

The Bölkow Bo 46 was an experimental helicopter built to test the Derschmidt rotor system that aimed to allow much higher speeds than traditional helicopter designs. Wind tunnel testing showed promise but the Bo 46 demonstrated a number of problems and added complexity that led to the concept being abandoned. The Bo 46 was one of a number of new designs exploring high-speed helicopter flight that were built in the early 1960s.

experimental helicopter Bölkow Bo 46 and this system uses rotor angles of up to +/- 40°.1

Made by Bölkow.

Eng 1 Type
Turboméca Turmo IIIB
First Flight
30
Eng 1 Kw
597
Gross Weight Lb
4400
Capacity
1
Number Built
3
Crew
one pilot
Rot Area Sqm
79
Gross Weight Kg
2000
Rot Number
1
Manufacturer
Bölkow
Rot Dia Ft
32
Max Speed Mph
200
Max Speed Kmh
320
Met Or Eng
met
Rot Area Sqft
845
Rot Dia In
10
Eng 1 Hp
800
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
German experimental aircraft 1960-1969
Helicopters
Rot Dia M
10

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