Full scale demonstrator for Irven H. Culver's 'rigid rotor' concept.  First Lockheed helicopter to fly.

Overview

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Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

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Aircraft Details

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References

References and sources used

Rigid Rotor Rewind: Lockheed Helicopters Come Full Circle
Raymond L. Robb
VERTIFLITE March/April 2017, March/April 2017 (page 50)
Periodical
Summary description of the Lockheed rigid rotor program and associated aircraft

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