| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | D-9514 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bölkow Bo 46 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bolkow BO-46 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bolkow BO-46 V1 |
| C/n (msn): | V1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Bückeburg / Hubschraubermuseum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Collection: | Hubschraubermuseum Bückeburg |
| Photo Date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 859071 |
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First flown in 1964, the Bölkow Bo 46 was a West German experimental helicopter built to test the Derschmidt rotor system that aimed to allow much higher speeds than traditional helicopter designs. Wind tunnel testing showed promise, but the Bo 46 demonstrated a number of problems and added complexity that led to the concept being abandoned This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 October 2025, and has since been viewed 38 times. |