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Fa 223 Drache

Focke-Achgelis · Helicopter · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Fa 223 Drache — Helicopter
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The Focke-Achgelis Fa 223 Drache was a helicopter developed by Germany during World War II. A single 750-kilowatt (1,010 hp) Bramo 323 radial engine powered two three-bladed 11.9-metre (39 ft) rotors mounted on twin booms on either side of the 12.2-metre-long (40 ft) cylindrical fuselage. Although the Fa 223 is noted for being the first helicopter to attain production status, production of the helicopter was hampered by Allied bombing of the factory, and only 20 were built.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Focke-Achgelis
Operator
Luftwaffe; Czechoslovak Air Force; French Air Force
Primary Role
Helicopter
Service Entry
1941
Produced
20
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
1× nine-cylinder radial
Thrust / Power
1000 hp
Length (ft)
40
Wingspan (ft)
80
Empty Weight (lb)
7011
MTOW (lb)
9513
Endurance (hr)
2 hr 20 min
Service Ceiling (ft)
16000
Range (mi)
272
Max Speed (mph)
109
Armament
Guns: 1 × MG 15 machine gun manually aimed from the nose.; Bombs: 2× 250 kg (550 lb) bombs or 2x depth charges