Breguet G.111
Breguet Aviation · France · first flew 1949 · helicopter
The Breguet G.111, also known as the G.11E, was a French passenger coaxial-rotor helicopter flown soon after the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Two coaxial rotors of 8.6 m diameter
- Single Potez 9E-00 nine-cylinder fan-cooled radial engine
- Seating for a pilot and two passengers
Its two coaxial rotors turned above a fuselage 9.2 m long, with a single 240 hp radial engine.
Specifications
- The Breguet G.111 has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Louis Charles Breguet and first flew on 21 May 1949. Development ceased when funding ran out.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was an experimental helicopter and remained a single example.
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