Flettner Fl 282 Kolibri: Germany's First Production Helicopter

Discover the Flettner Fl 282 Kolibri - the world's first series production helicopter that revolutionized naval reconnaissance. This German synchropter featured innovative intermeshing rotors, open cockpit design, and incredible reliability. With a Siemens-Halske engine running 400 hours between overhauls, the Fl 282 performed deck landings on warships, survived Baltic storms, and evacuated commanders from besieged cities. Learn how Anton Flettner's revolutionary design influenced modern helicopter development, why the German Navy ordered 1,000 units, and what happened to the three surviving aircraft after WWII. ========================================== Become a channel sponsor (Donate):    / @retrotransport   ========================================== 00:00 - Intro Retro Transport 00:05 - Flettner Fl 282 Kolibri History 02:56 - Outro Retro Transport #RetroTransport #FlettnerFl282 #Kolibri #WWII #Helicopter #MilitaryAviation #Synchropter #Aviation #AviationHistory #GermanHelicopter #WarBirds