The pilot operated the aircraft from a standing position. The landing gear was in the form of 4 cantilevered air bags and a centrally located air bag.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: de Lackner Helicopter Inc.

Primary manufacturer: de Lackner Helicopter Inc.

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 2 in Coaxial configuration

Crew required: 1 in Other arrangement

Landing gear: Other

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Helicopters From "A to Z" | Part II
Ralph P. Alex
AHS Newsletter - November, 1961, November 1961 (page 4)
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