47J (Ranger, "Presidential Twins")

This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:	1955
Main Rotor:	37. ft., 2 in.
Engine:	1 x 220 shp V0-435
Max Speed:	105 mph
Height:	9 ft., 4 in.
Length:	32 ft., 4 in.
Gross Weight:	2,565 lbs.
Empty Weight:	1,640 lbs.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower set the precedent for the use of helicopters for executive transportation in July, 1957 when he flew in the 47-J.

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