Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Hughes Aircraft Company

Primary manufacturer: Hughes Aircraft Company

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: 2 Thruster

Crew required: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

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Aircraft Details

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References

References and sources used

AHS History Calendar, November 2015
Pete Noell
2015 AHS History Calendar , 2015
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