Blachawk
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight: |
1970 |
Main Rotor: |
62 ft. |
Engine: |
2 x 1,500 shp General Electric T58-GE-5 |
Max Speed: |
193 mph |
Height: |
15 ft. |
Length: |
74ft. 2in. |
Gross Weight: |
24,272 lbs. |
Empty Weight: |
12,525 lbs. |
The Black Hawk established an E-1 class world speed record Dec. 14, 1970 by flying 216.84 mph over 1.87 miles. On Dec. 19, 1970 the helicopter set another record flying 208 mph over a 15.5 mile circuit.
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