269 (300)
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/72 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1956 |
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Main Rotor:
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25 ft., 3 1/2 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 180 shp Lycoming O-360-B1B |
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Max Speed:
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83 mph |
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Height:
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7 ft., 11 in. |
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Length:
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22 ft., 3 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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1,550 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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910 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Model 269 was a light, two-seat helicopter with a three-bladed rotor. The idea behind its development was to keep down initial and operating costs. The U.S. Army variant, designated YHO-2HU, was used as a command and observation helicopter.
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