Bell 205
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/72 scale.
Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1963 |
Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
Engine:
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1 x 1,100 shp Lycoming T53-L11 |
Max Speed:
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138 mph |
Height:
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14 ft., 6 in. |
Length:
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57 ft. |
Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
Empty Weight:
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4,938 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: All the flight controls of the Model 205 are servo-assisted so the ship can be flown by a single pilot. The helicopter's stability is not affected by large sling loads.
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