Boeing-Vertol Model 347

This was a technology demonstrator aircraft built around a CH-47A airframe. The objective was to develop, and verify by flight test, improvements in Handling Qualities, Vibration, Noise and performance in 2 phases. In the second phase a wing was added to provide lift compounding.

Attribution

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: The Boeing Company - Vertol Division

Primary manufacturer: The Boeing Company - Vertol Division

Parent type: Boeing-Vertol Model 234/H-47 Chinook

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Compound Helicopter

Compound type: Lift

Lift devices: 2 in Tandem (Fore/aft) configuration

Crew required: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (all retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

The Boeing 347 Advanced Technology Helicopter Program
Duke, F.H. and Hooper, W.E.
27th Annual National Forum of the American Helicopter Society, May 1971 (page 2)
Meeting paper or Presentation

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