Pitcairn PA-33 (YG-2)

Developed and sent to Langley for testing by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) as a converted PCA-2, designated YG-2 by the U.S. Army [Ref 316].

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Pitcairn Autogiro Company

Primary manufacturer: Pitcairn Autogiro Company

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Gyroplane

Compound type: N/A compounded with 1 propulsors

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Rudder

Crew required: 1 in Tandem arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

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Aircraft Details

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References

References and sources used

Helicopters & Autogyros of the World
Paul Lambermont, Anthony Pirie
Cassell & Company Ltd., 1959 (page 362)
Book

The History of the Autogiro (Autogiro Data Sheet)
George Townson
AHS Newsletter, 1961, March 1961 (page 12)
Periodical

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