AEG helicopter

Role	Tethered observation helicopter
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	AEG
Status	Concept
Number built	1

The AEG helicopter was an unusual German aircraft project, intended to create a portable observation post in the form of a tethered helicopter. It achieved lift by use of two contra-rotating rotors powered by an electric motor that was supplied with power from the ground. The device could be folded for transportation on the back of a truck. An observer's cabin was suspended underneath the rotor assembly, and could be blown clear by an explosive charge in case of emergency. Development commenced in 1933, but it was never put into service by the military.

Specifications (AEG helicopter)

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General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Max takeoff weight: 1,225 kg (2,701 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × AEG Electric motor, 150 kW (200 hp)
• Main rotor diameter: 2× 7.92 m (26 ft 0 in)
• Main rotor area: 98.5 m² (1,060 sq ft) Contra-rotating

Performance

• Service ceiling: 1,000 m (3,281 ft)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Petroczy-Karman-Zurovec PKZ 2

Related lists

• List of military aircraft of Germany
  

Bibliography

• Nowarra, Heinz J.. Die Deutsche Luftruestung 1933-1945 - Vol.1 - AEG-Dornier. Bernard & Graefe Verlag. 1993. Koblenz. ISBN 3-7636-5464-4 (Gesamtwek), ISBN 3-7637-5465-2 (Band 1)