47J (Ranger, "Presidential Twins")
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1955 |
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Main Rotor:
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37. ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 220 shp V0-435 |
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Max Speed:
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105 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,565 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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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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AH-1G
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1965 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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Lycoming T53-L13 |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
The Cobra's stub wings were added to ease the load on the main rotor and to serve as attaching points for weaponry.
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AH-1G Cobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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06/65 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,400 shp Lycoming T53-L13 turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
Thirty-eight AH-1Gs were assigned to the U.S. Marines in 1969 for deployment until the AH-1Js were delivered.
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AH-1G Cobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1965 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x Lycoming 1,400 shp T53-L13 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
The 209 Cobra was developed to act as a gunship escort for UH-1 troop transport helicopters.
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AH-1G Cobra
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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1965 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x Lycoming 1,400 shp T53-L13 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
The Cobra retained the engine, transmission and other parts of the Model 205; but replaced that ship's bulkier fuselage with the thinner Cobra-look.
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AH-1J SeaCobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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05/69 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 2,050 shp Pratt and Whitney T400-CP400 |
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Max Speed:
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205 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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10,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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6,415 lbs. |
A modified version of the AH-1G, the "Sea Cobra" has marine electronics and an array of formidable weapons including: a 20mm turret system that houses an M-61 cannon; mini-gun pods; and rockets. Forty-nine of the helicopters were ordered in 1969, and deliveries began in mid-1970. The ship also carried 2.75 in. folding-fin rockets.
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AH-1Q Cobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1973 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,419 shp Lycoming T53-L13 turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11, 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Converted from AH-1Gs, these anti-armor versions came equipped with eight Hughes TOW anti-tank missiles, and infra-red sights. This ship had a longer nose to allow space for new electronic advances. Its 13-foot-stub wing was two feet longer than that of the AH-1G.
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AH-1S
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1977 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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Pratt & Whitney T400-WV-402 |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11, 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft.,7 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: While AH-1Gs were transformed into AH-1Q Cobras, capable of firing TOW missiles, newly built versions of this anti-tank attack ship were designated AH-1S.
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AH-1T SeaCobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1980 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,970 shp Pratt and Whitney T400, |
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Max Speed:
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190 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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53 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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14,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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8,014 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The AH-1T was developed for the U.S. Marines. The AH-1T is an uprated version of the twin-engine AH-1J.
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AH-1T SeaCobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1980 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,970 shp Pratt and Whitney T400, |
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Max Speed:
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190 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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53 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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14,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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8,014 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This derivative of the Sea Cobra, with stretched fuselage and TOW missiles, uses some dynamic components of the Bell 214. All AH-1T SeaCobras in the U.S. Marine inventory have been uprated to the AH-1T configuration.
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AH-1W
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1980 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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2 x 690 shp GE T700-401 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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190 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 2 in. |
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Length:
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45 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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14,750 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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8,550 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The AH-1W was developed to escort slow, unarmed or lightly armed transports, or medevac helicopters.
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AH-1W SuperCobra--"Whiskey"
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1980 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,690 shp GE T700-401 turboshaft |
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Max Speed:
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190 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 2 in. |
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Length:
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45 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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14,750 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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8,550 lbs. |
About the Aircraft:
The main task of this attack helicopter is to destroy tanks.
The aircraft can be armed with M20, 19-round, 2.75 inch rockets, and quadruple Hellfire missiles.
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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.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1963 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,100 shp Lycoming T53-L11 |
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Max Speed:
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138 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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57 ft. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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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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Bell 206 JetRanger
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1966 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft., 4 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 317 shp Allison 250-C18 |
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Max Speed:
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137 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,313 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,464 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The JetRanger entered service as the OH-58 Kiowa!
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Bell 212
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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1968 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,290 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3D |
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Max Speed:
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126 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 5 in. |
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Length:
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42 ft., 5 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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11,200 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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6,176 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The 212 can fulfill various roles being suited for hot climates, and high altitudes.
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Bell 214ST
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1979 |
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Main Rotor:
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52 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 2,930 shp Lycoming LTC4B-8D turboshaft |
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Max Speed:
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184 mph |
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Height:
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58 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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49 ft., 10 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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17,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Bell 214ST (Stretched Twin) seats twenty and has a range of 450 nautical miles.
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Bell 222 "Air Wolf"
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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1976 |
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Main Rotor:
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39 ft., 8 in. |
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Engine:
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2 x 684 shp Lycoming LTS 101-750C-1 turboshafts |
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Max Speed:
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161 mph |
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Height:
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10 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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47 ft., 8 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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,250 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,577 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Bell 222 is best-known by many people as the aircraft flown by Ernest Borgnine in the TV series "Air Wolf."
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Bell 47B-3
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1943 |
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Main Rotor:
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33 ft. |
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Engine:
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150 shp Franklin |
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Max Speed:
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Height:
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Length:
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Gross Weight:
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Empty Weight:
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About the Aircraft: The Model 30 was christened "Genevieve" literally by having a bottle of champagne broken against its fuselage, in December, 1942 . On June 26, 1943 the ship was untethered and made its maiden flight behind Bell's Gardenville, NY plant garage. Bell perfected the rotor system used in the experimental Model 30 to excellent effect in the company's successful Model 47 series.
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Bell 47H
This kit built 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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1954 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft., 1 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp Franklin 6V4-200C32 |
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Max Speed:
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100 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 2 in. |
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Length:
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31 ft. 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,940 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Bell 47H is a derivative of the Model G series but with more cargo space.
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Bell 47J
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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1955 |
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Main Rotor:
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37 ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 220 shp Lycoming VO-435-A1B |
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Max Speed:
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105 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,565 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,640 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: All USAF Bell Model 47-Js became UH-13H/J utility helicopters in 1962
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Bell 47J
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/35 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1955 |
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Main Rotor:
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37 ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 220 shp Lycoming VO-435-A1B |
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Max Speed:
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105 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,565 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,640 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This is a modified version of the Bell Model G with all the mechanical parts the same as the 47G-2. The 47J is the first helicopter to cross the Andes Mountains by way of the Christo Paso.
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Bell 47J (Presidential)
These HFI models are part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. They are built to 1/60 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1955 |
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Main Rotor:
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37 ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 220 shp Lycoming VO-435-A1B |
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Max Speed:
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105 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,565 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,640 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Two 47J Ranger Bell helicopters, usually called the "Presidential Twins," were the first helicopters used for U.S. Presidential transport when Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first U.S. President to use the helicopter for routine transportation beginning July, 1957.
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Bell Advanced Tiltrotor
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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Main Rotor:
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Engine:
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Max Speed:
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Height:
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Length:
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Gross Weight:
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Empty Weight:
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About the Aircraft: Mock-up of candidate for Bell Advanced Tiltrotor (BAT). Never became a reality. Was to have replaced Light Scout Attack and Utility helicopters for U.S. Army.
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Cobra
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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1966 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft., 4 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 317 shp Allison 250-C18 |
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Max Speed:
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137 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,313 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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2,313 lbs. |
About the Aircraft:
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Cobra
This wooden HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1965 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,400 shp Lycoming T53-L13 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Hand-carved in Vietnam.
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Cobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/72 scale by Jim Matthews.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1965 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,400 shp Lycoming T53-L13 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The co-pilot/weapons operator could also fly the ship from his position. The pilot was responsible for firing the weapons mounted on the stub wings.
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Cobra
This HFI cigarette-lighter 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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1965 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,400 shp Lycoming T53-L13 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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141 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Cobra's narrow fuselage dictated a tandem cockpit seating arrangement seating the pilot seated above and behind the co-pilot.
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H-13D (Square Dance)
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. The model of the "Lady" H-13E was built by Ned Gilliand. It was converted from a G-Mark Bell 47-2 kit.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1947 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp 6V4-200-C-32 |
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Max Speed:
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90 mph |
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Height:
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8 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 2 in.90 mph |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,380 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The H-13s (two dressed as cowboys, and two as cowgirls) were strong air show attractions as they conducted an aerial "square dance" of flight maneuvers.
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H-13D Sioux
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1947 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp 6V4-200-C32 |
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Max Speed:
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90 mph |
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Height:
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8 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 2 in |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,380 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This ship was an improved version of the 47D. The engine was more powerful than the Model 47B.
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H-13D Sioux
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1947 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp 6V4-200-C-32 |
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Max Speed:
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90 mph |
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Height:
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8 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 2 in |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,380 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Model H-13D was the U.S. Army's designation for the Model 47D-1.
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H-13G
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1949 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp 6V4-200-C-32 |
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Max Speed:
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90 mph |
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Height:
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8 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 2 in |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,380 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This improved Model D was a multi-purpose, three-seat helicopter used for aerial survey work, police patrols, and agricultural purposes.
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H-13G
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1949 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp 6V4-200-C-32 |
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Max Speed:
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90 mph |
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Height:
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8 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 2 in |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,380 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Model H-13G had a synchronized elevator linked to the cyclic for better stability.
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H-13G
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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1949 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft |
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Engine:
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1 x 200 shp 6V4-200-C-32 |
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Max Speed:
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90 mph |
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Height:
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8 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 2 in |
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Gross Weight:
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2,350 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,380 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Model H-13G had a synchronized elevator linked to the cyclic for better stability.
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HSL-1
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1953 |
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Main Rotor:
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51 ft., 6 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,900 shp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-50 |
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Max Speed:
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135 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 5 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 8 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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20,018 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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12,460 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This heavy tandem-rotor helicopter was developed by Bell as a submarine hunter-killer. It could carry almost one ton of depth charges, or air-to-water missiles. Only 50 were delivered to the U.S. Navy, however, because the ship proved too noisy for anti-submarine detection.
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JetRanger
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1966 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft., 4in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 317 shp Allison 250-C18 |
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Max Speed:
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137 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,313 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,464 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: More than 4,300 JetRangers have been produced.
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JetRanger
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1966 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft., 4in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 317 shp Allison 250-C18 |
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Max Speed:
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137 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,313 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,464 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The sleek, elegant design lines of the Bell JetRanger made the aircraft one of the classic commercial ships.
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KingCobra
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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1971 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 2,890 shp Lycoming T55-L7C Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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205 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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48 ft. |
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Gross Weight:
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10,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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6,455 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The 309 "King Cobra" was a highly sophisticated aircraft with equipment like laser day and night sight, an automatic stabilization system and inertial navigation systems.
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Model 206A JetRanger
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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1966 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft., 4 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 317 shp Allison 250-C18 |
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Max Speed:
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137 mph |
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Height:
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9 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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32 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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2,313 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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1,464 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This JetRanger is configured for use by the Canadian Armed Forces.
Model 207 Sioux Scout
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/35 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1963 |
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Main Rotor:
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37 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 260 shp Lycoming TVO 435A1A |
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Max Speed:
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Height:
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Length:
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Gross Weight:
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Empty Weight:
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About the Aircraft: This helicopter is the predecessor of the famous HueyCobra gunship. This experimental helicopter used the dynamics system and rear fuselage of the Bell OH-13 Sioux coupled to a new gunship front fuselage.
Model 209 (AH-1G) Cobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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09/65 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,100 shp Lycoming T53-L13 |
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Max Speed:
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141 mp.h. |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft. 5 1/4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lb. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lb. |
About the Aircraft: The Bell AH-1, the world's first attack helicopter, was developed from the Bell 205 UH-1B (Iroquois) as a high-speed, aerial weapons platform used for fire-support and ground escort duties. The AH-1's slim fuselage also made it a difficult target for ground fire. The Cobra embodies the dynamic components of the UH-1. In the rear of the helicopter is a small stub wing beneath which pods for 76 rockets could be fitted. Nearly three hundred pounds of special armor were integrated into the ship's airframe structure to protect pilot and crew.
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Model 212
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1969 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,800 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3 |
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Max Speed:
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150 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 5 in. |
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Length:
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42 ft., 5 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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11,210 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,550 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This twin-turbined powered helicopter is derived from the Model 205.
Model 309 (AH-1) KingCobra
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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09/71 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 2,890 shp Lycoming T55-L7C turbine |
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Max Speed:
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205 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft. 6 in. |
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Length:
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48 ft. |
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Gross Weight:
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10,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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6,415 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The AH-1 309 "KingCobra" is a sophisticated aircraft that contained an automatic stabilization system, laser day and night sights, an infrared fire control system, and an inertial navigation system.
Model 412
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1981 |
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Main Rotor:
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46 ft. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,308 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3B Twin Pac |
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Max Speed:
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143 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 5 in. |
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Length:
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57 ft., 3 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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11,496 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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6,069 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The Model 412 has a four-bladed rotor that can also be fitted to the Model 212.
Model XH-40
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 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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46 ft. |
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Engine:
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Lycoming XT-53 shaft turbine |
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Max Speed:
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100 kts. |
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Height:
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Length:
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Gross Weight:
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Empty Weight:
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5,000 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: In 1955, Bell won an industry competition for the U.S. Army's first production line, turbine-powered helicopter. The UH-1A was developed from the XH-40.
OH-58
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1983 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 650 shp Allison-250-C30R turboshaft |
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Max Speed:
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136 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 10 5/8 in. |
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Length:
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34 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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5,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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3,289 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Two OH-58 models can fit into a C-130 Hercules. The OH-58 can be ready for combat in less than ten minutes after being off-loaded from an aircraft.
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1983 |
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Main Rotor:
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35 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 650 shp Allison 250-C30R turboshaft |
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Max Speed:
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136 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 10 5/8 in. |
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Length:
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34 ft., 4 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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5,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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3,289 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This helicopter can be equipped to fire Stinger and Hellfire missiles as well as 0.50 in. guns and rocket pods. Some of the ships have real-time video downlink capable of relaying information locally to other aircraft or via satellite to remote regions. The Kiowa Warrior has a high-resolution camera, a thermal imaging system and a laser range-finder/designator.
UH-1B
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/72 scale by Jim Matthews.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 860 shp Lycoming T53-L-1A |
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Max Speed:
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127 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 8 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Gross Weight:
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8,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Initially developed as the 204 for the U.S. Army, the aircraft was altered to the UH-1 in 1962.
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UH-1B
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built by Inima Siqueirll.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 860 shp Lycoming T53-L-1A |
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Max Speed:
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127 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 8 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Gross Weight:
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8,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This helicopter was used for fire support, troop lift, medical evacuation and cargo lift during the Vietnam War.
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UH-1B Iroquois
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 860 shp Lycoming T53-L-1A |
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Max Speed:
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127 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 8 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Gross Weight:
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8,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Starting in 1960, the Iroquois was assigned to light aviation units in Korea, and some countries in Europe.
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UH-1B Iroquois
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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08/61 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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Lycoming T53-L-11 |
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Max Speed:
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148 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 10 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,499 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,939 lbs. |
UH-1E (US Marines)
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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4 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 860 shp Lycoming T53L-1A |
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Max Speed:
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127 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 8 in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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8,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The UH-1D was, for years, the standard tactical helicopter of the U.S. Army. This model was designated for use by the U.S. Marines. During the Vietnam War, these ships were often fitted with four 7.62 mm M60 machine guns and air-to-ground rockets.
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UH-1F
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1964 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,400 shp Lycoming T53-L13 Turbine |
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Max Speed:
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135 mph |
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Height:
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11 ft., 7in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 1/4in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,288 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Based on the UH-1B, this aircraft was ordered by the U.S.A.F. for missile site support. Also used for classified psychological warfare in Vietnam.
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UH-1F (AF)
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1963 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,325 shp GE T58-GE-3 |
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Max Speed:
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123 mph |
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Height:
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12ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 5 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,430 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The UH-1F is an 11-seat aircraft designed for the United States Air Force.
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UH-1H
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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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 860 shp Lycoming T53-L1A |
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Max Speed:
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127 mph |
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Height:
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12ft., 8in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Gross Weight:
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8,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The UH-1H (Model 205) is the civil designation for the Model 204.
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UH-1H
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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1959 |
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Main Rotor:
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44 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 860 shp Lycoming T53-L1A |
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Max Speed:
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127 mph |
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Height:
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12ft., 8in. |
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Length:
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44 ft., 7in. |
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Gross Weight:
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8,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,520 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The UH-1H rotor system is derived from the Bell H-13 (Model 47). Its rotor blades, once extruded aluminum spars laminated together, were replaced by stronger, glass fiber composite blades.
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UH-1H Iroquois
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1961 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 1,400 shp Lycoming T53-L-13 |
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Max Speed:
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138 mph |
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Height:
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14ft., 6in. |
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Length:
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41 ft., 10in. |
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Gross Weight:
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9,500 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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4,800 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The UH-1H flies in more than 25 nations around the world.
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X-22A Tilt Duct
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1966 |
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Main Rotor:
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4, three-bladed Hamilton Standard, 7-foot, cross-shafted propellers |
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Engine:
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4 x 1,250 shp YT58-GE-8DTurboshaft |
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Max Speed:
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322 mph |
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Height:
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20 ft.,7 in |
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Length:
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39 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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18,016 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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16,274 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This aircraft was a research V/STOL designed to explore the possibilities of dual-tandem, ducted propellers. Ducts for seven-foot propellers also lifted wings for forward flight.
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UH-1N-AF
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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1969 |
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Main Rotor:
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48 ft., 2 in. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,800 shp Pratt and Whitney PT6T-3 |
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Max Speed:
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126 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 2 in. |
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Length:
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42 ft., 5 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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11,210 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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5,500 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: The model 212 has the same fuselage to the Model 205 except for a longer nose, and side-by-side twin engine installation.
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XV-15
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1977 |
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Main Rotor:
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25 ft. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,550 shp Lycoming T53 |
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Max Speed:
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347 mph |
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Height:
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12 ft., 8 in. |
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Length:
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42 ft. |
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Gross Weight:
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13,000 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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9,590 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: This aircraft was more stable in horizontal flight than the Bell XV-3 convertiplane. Unlike other VTOL aircraft, the XV-15 could autorotate.
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XV-3 Convertiplane
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.This model aircraft was built by Ned Gilliand and donated to the HFI archives.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1955 |
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Main Rotor:
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33 ft. |
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Engine:
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1 x 450 shp Pratt & Whitney R-985 |
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Max Speed:
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180 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft., 6 in. |
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Length:
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30 ft., 3 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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4,804 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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3,602 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Two prototypes of the XV-3 were built beginning in 1955. The four-seat fuselage had a radial engine to drive the rotors. The landing gear consisted of helicopter-type skids. The convertiplane was developed by Bell with the U.S. Armed Forces. It was the world's first tilt-rotor, fixed wing aircraft to achieve a 100% tilting of its rotors. With the XV-3 the entire wing rotated with the engines.
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