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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AH-56A Cheyenne
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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09/67 |
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Main Rotor:
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50 ft., 4 in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 3,400 shp General Electric T64-GE-16 |
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Max Speed:
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215 kts. |
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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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16,990 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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11,718 lbs. |
About the Aircraft: In 1964, the U.S. Army was looking for an Advance Aerial Fire Support System whose primary mission was to provide armed escort for its Chinooks, and also to clear landing zones near enemy positions. The single-engine Cheyenne was based on the configuration of the XH-51A with a propeller for thrust instead of a jet engine.
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