AEG helicopter

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type= Observation helicopter
national origin = Germany
manufacturer= AEG
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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.

pecifications (AEG helicopter)

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crew= one, observer
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span main= 7.92 m
span alt= 26 ft 0 in
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area main= 98.5 m²
area alt= 1,060 ft²
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max takeoff weight main= 1,225 kg
max takeoff weight alt= 2,695 lb
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engine (prop)=AEG
type of prop=electric motor
number of props=1
power main= 150 kW
power alt= 200 hp
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ceiling main= 1,000 m
ceiling alt= 3,280 ft
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Petroczy-Karman-Zurovec PKZ 2

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* List of military aircraft of Germany

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