VFW-Fokker H3
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The VFW-Fokker H3 was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany. Two aircraft were produced by VFW-Fokker in the early 1970s registered D-9543 and D-9544. Intended as the first of a family of tip-jet driven helicopters the two H3 prototypes flew briefly but the method of rotor propulsion was found to be unsuccessful for this size of aircraft. An improved H4 variant was designed but not built.

VFW-Fokker H3 on display Role Experimental rotorcraft Manufacturer VFW-Fokker First flight 1
The VFW-Fokker H3 was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany.2

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VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter NACA 23015 NACA 23015 Zlin 35 Heli-Trener NACA 23015 NACA 3
The VFW-Fokker H3 was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany. Two aircraft were produced by VFW-Fokker in the early 1970s, registered D-9543 and D-9544.4
Engine(jet)
Allison Model 250
Length Alt
24
Max Takeoff Weight Main
968.0
Lists
* List of VTOL aircraft
Payload Main
270.0
Capacity
2
Cruise Speed Main
250.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
2134.0
Ceiling Main
4
000 m
Crew
One
Cruise Speed Alt
155 mph
Jet Or Prop
jet
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Manufacturer
VFW-Fokker
Payload Alt
595.0
First Flight
Spring
Number Of Jets
1
Production End Year
0002
Production Start Year
0002
Type of jet
Turboshaft
Length Main
7.37 m
Similar Aircraft
*Bell 533
Ceiling Alt
13120.0
Produced
2
Category
Cancelled aircraft projects
Gyrodynes
V-tail aircraft
VFW aircraft

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