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The Fl 282 Kolibri was the first to use two closely intermeshing rotors

The Fl 282 Kolibri was the first to use two closely intermeshing rotors. Designed by Anton Flettner in 1939, it was put into quantity production by Germany during World War II. It was powered with a 138-hp engine and had good performance and flying characteristics.

Credits - Hiller Aviation Museum