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Fl 282

German helicopter
Also known as: Flettner Fl 282
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The Flettner Fl 282 was a German helicopter developed during World War II. It was designed by Anton Flettner, who also invented the rotor ship and Flettner trim-tab control. The Fl 282 featured two non-coaxial, contrarotating lifting rotors. The German navy utilized a small number of these helicopters for ship-based artillery spotting and visual reconnaissance. Flettner's aircraft company produced the Fl 282 and other helicopters for the German Air Force.12

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  2. military aircraft - Helicopters
  3. helicopter - History

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