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The Baumgärtl Heliofly III-57 and Baumgärtl Heliofly III-59 were 1940s experimental backpack helicopters designed and built by the Austrian-designer Paul Bäumgartl. Following on from his earlier experiments with strap-on autgyros the Heliofly III-57 was powered by two 8 hp (6 kW) Argus As 8 piston engines each driving a single-blade of the contra-rotating rotors.

The Baumgärtl Heliofly III/57 and Baumgärtl Heliofly III/59 were 1940s experimental backpack helicopters designed and built by the Austrian-designer Paul Bäumgartl.1

Made by Paul Baumgärtl.

Empty Weight Lb
77
Designer
Paul Baumgärtl
Eng 1 Type
piston engine
Lists
*List of rotorcraft
Eng 1 Kw
16
Gross Weight Lb
265
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
35
Gross Weight Kg
120
Perfhide
Y
Manufacturer
Paul Baumgärtl
Rot Dia Ft
20
First Flight
1942
National Origin
Austria
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
20
Rot Number
2
Rot Dia In
Eng 1 Hp
12
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Baumgärtl aircraft
German experimental aircraft 1940-1949
Helicopters
Length In
Length M
6
Rot Dia M
6

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