Cierva C.8W

Originally designated the C.8L Mk IV, the two-seat C.8W was the most powerful of the C.8 line. It was fitted with a 220-horsepower Wright Whirlwind J-5 instead of the British Wolseley Viper used in some previous iterations.

Attribution

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Cierva Autogiro Company Ltd.

Primary manufacturer: Cierva Autogiro Company Ltd.

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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