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The Focke-Achgelis Fa 284 was a project to develop a large transport helicopter, designed in 1943 by Focke-Achgelis for use by the Luftwaffe. The helicopter was powered by two BMW 801 radial engines, driving transversely-mounted rotors, and was equipped with a large, detachable cargo pod for carrying loads.[1]

Fa 284
Role	Heavy transport helicopter Type of aircraft
National origin	Nazi Germany
Manufacturer	Focke-Achgelis
Primary user	Luftwaffe
Number built	0

The Fa 284 project was abandoned in late 1943, being replaced by a design for an enlarged version of the Fa 223 featuring a four-rotor arrangement; this project was also abandoned.[2]

Specifications

Data from Lepage 2009[1]

General characteristics

• Capacity: 3,000 kilograms (6,600 lb) cargo in detachable pod
• Length: 18.6 m (61 ft 0 in)
• Wingspan: 37.3 m (122 ft 5 in)
• Powerplant: 2 × BMW 801 radial piston engine, 1,200 kW (1,600 hp) each
• Main rotor diameter: 2 × 16 m (52 ft 6 in)

Performance

• Cruise speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)

See also

• Fairchild XC-120 Packplane

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• Platt-LePage XR-1

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