Wallis Autogyro WA-116 ("Little Nellie")
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
|
Aircraft Specifications
|
|
First Flight: |
1962 |
|
Main Rotor: |
20 ft., 2 in. |
|
Engine: |
1 x 72 shp McCulloch 4318 |
|
Max Speed: |
60 mph |
|
Height: |
6 ft., 1 in. |
|
Length: |
|
|
Gross Weight: |
550 lbs. |
|
Empty Weight: |
295 lbs. |
The Wallis WA-116 autogyro, known as "Little Nellie," was a helicopter that could lift twice its own weight, fly 130 mph and rapidly climb to 13,500 feet--even though it weighed 250 lbs. This aircraft could take off in 30 yards of space at a minimum speed of approximately 14 mph. The autogyro was flown by James Bond in a movie featuring the flying exploits of agent 007.
Works Referenced