Sikorsky HNS-1

Developed by 1942, the production aircraft were designated R-4B by the U.S. Army Air Force; HNS-1 by the U.S. Navy (which may be fitted with landing floats) and Hoverfly I by the Royal Navy.  The R-4B/HNS-1 was both the first helicopter to enter service with the U.S. military.

Attribution

Overview

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Configuration

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VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1-2 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

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