R-4
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight: |
1942 |
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Main Rotor: |
38 ft. |
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Engine: |
1 x 185 shp Warner R-550-1 |
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Max Speed: |
65 mph |
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Height: |
12 ft., 1in. |
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Length: |
48 ft., 1 in. |
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Gross Weight: |
2,540 lbs. |
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Empty Weight: |
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R-4 was the U.S. Air Force designation of the VS-316. When fitted with floats, the helicopter could be carried aboard a merchant ship from which it took off for spotter duty in convoy protection work. It made its first landing at sea in May, 1943.
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