IPD BF-1 Beija-Flor
IPD · Brazil · first flew 1959 · helicopter
The IPD BF-1 Beija-Flor (Humming Bird) was a two-seat light helicopter designed by Henrich Focke.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional single three-bladed main rotor
- Piston engine mounted in the nose
- Two inter-meshing tail rotors, each inclined at 45 degrees
It is a conventional single-rotor helicopter with a three-bladed main rotor, a nose-mounted piston engine and a tail unit with a small dorsal fin, a horizontal stabiliser on the starboard side and two inter-meshing tail rotors.
Specifications
- The IPD BF-1 Beija-Flor has a length of 8.43 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by the aircraft department of the Brazilian Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento using a design by Henrich Focke. The first of three prototypes flew on 1 January 1959.
Variants
Three prototypes were built and the type did not enter production.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter production, and only the three prototypes were built.
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