VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter
VFW-Fokker · Germany · first flew 1971 · helicopter
The VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Single main rotor driven by tip jets
- V-tail unit
- Single Allison 250-C18 turboshaft engine
It is a tip-jet driven helicopter with a rotor diameter of 8.7 m and a fuselage length of 7.37 m.
Specifications
- The VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter has a length of 7.37 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.7 m (29 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 15 March 1971. It was intended as the first of a family of tip-jet driven helicopters.
Variants
Two were produced, registered D-9543 and D-9544. An improved H4 variant was designed but not built.
Where you'll see it
The two prototypes flew briefly, but the method of rotor propulsion was found to be unsuccessful for an aircraft of this size.
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