AH-56 Cheyenne
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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1967 |
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Main Rotor:
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50 ft., 5 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 3,435 shp GE T64-GE-16 |
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Max Speed:
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242 mph |
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Height:
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13 ft., 8 in. |
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Length:
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54 ft., 8 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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22,020 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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11,735 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: Although ten prototypes were to be built and tested, the helicopter eventually ran into serious problems with its gyro, and a variation of rotor thrust every other revolution. Despite proposed changes by the manufacturer, the Army cancelled the production contract.
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