SNCASE SE-3101
SNCASE · France · first flew 1948 · helicopter
The SNCASE SE-3101 or Sud-Est SE-3101 was an early, experimental French helicopter with twin tail rotors.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Single main rotor
- Twin tail rotors
- Single-seat experimental helicopter
A single-seat helicopter with a 7.5 m main rotor and twin tail rotors.
Specifications
- The SNCASE SE-3101 has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 129 km/h (80 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 15 June 1948. It was powered by an 85 hp Mathis G4R air-cooled flat-four engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
The only example is preserved in the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget.
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