The pilot sat in front of 2 side-by-side passenger seats. Anti-torque control was provided through a gas ejection outlet at the end of the tail boom with deflectors that could control the direction of thrust.
Source: ”Helicopters & Autogyros of the World”, Paul Lambermont with Anthony Pirie, Second edition 1970, Cassell & Company Ltd, SBN 304 93390 2
Design authority: Aerotécnica
Primary manufacturer: Aerotécnica
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
VTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Thruster
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Other
Landing gear: Skids
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Max Gross Weight (ground): | 1,200 kg | 2,646 lb |
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Max Take-off Weight: | 1,200 kg | 2,646 lb |
Empty Weight: | 620 kg | 1,367 lb |
Useful Load: | 580 kg | 1,279 lb |
Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.517 |
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Number of engines: | 1 | |
Designation: | Turbomeca Artouste II turbine | |
Manufacturer: | Turbomeca |
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