Between 1941 and 1944, Anton Flettner's small design firm constructed 23 Fl 282s, some of which saw limited test service in Germany during World War Two. Flettner pioneered the twin intermeshing rotor design on the successful, but underpowered, Fl 265, which flew in 1939.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Type
PROPULSION-Miscellaneous
Physical Description
Twin rotor driven from single shaft. s/n 11
Dimensions
Storage (Stand): 114.9 × 116.8 × 138.4cm (3 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 3 ft. 10 in. × 4 ft. 6 1/2 in.)
Materials
Ferrous Alloys
Aluminum Alloys
Paints
Plastics?
Adhesive Tape
Natural Fiber Fabric?
Synthetic Fiber Fabrics
Rubber?
Cadmium or White Metal Plating?
Inventory Number
A19603164000
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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