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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