Focke-Wulf Fw 61 V1 D-EBVU
Fw 61 V1, registered D-EBVU, was the first prototype of the twin-rotor Focke-Wulf helicopter that became the Focke-Achgelis Fa 61. Ewald Rohlfs made its first fully controlled free flight at Bremen on 26 June 1936, establishing a foundational practical-helicopter milestone.
Identity
- Aliases
- Fw 61 V1D-EBVUfirst Fw 61first practical helicopter prototype
- Name
- Focke-Wulf Fw 61 V1 D-EBVU
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Fw 61 V1, registered D-EBVU, was the first prototype of the twin-rotor Focke-Wulf helicopter that became the Focke-Achgelis Fa 61. Ewald Rohlfs made its first fully controlled free flight at Bremen on 26 June 1936, establishing a foundational practical-helicopter milestone.
- First Flight Date
- 1936-06-26
- Vehicle Family
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 06:00:21 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 06:00:21 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- V1
- Vehicle Code
- D-EBVU