Baumgartl PB-60

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PB-60
Role Experimental single-seat rotor kite
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Fábrica do Galeão
Designer Paul Baumgärtl
First flight 1948

The Baumgärtl PB-60 was a 1940s experimental single-seat rotor kite designed and built by Austrian designer Paul Baumgartl for the Brazilian Air Ministry.[1] The PB-60 was unpowered and had to be towed to become airborne and fly.[1] It had a fixed tricycle landing gear with a simple unpowered two-blade rotor.[1]

Specifications[edit]

Data from [1] The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Empty weight: 45 kg (99 lb)
  • Main rotor diameter: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)

See also[edit]

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Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Orbis 1985, p. 499

Bibliography[edit]

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.