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American Helicopter XA-8

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General Data
First Flown:
1952
Length:
12 ft
Lift Capability:
 
Height:
6 ft
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  Cargo: unknown
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Other Features:
Rotor Tip mounted pulse jets

     

     
Notes
Five prototypes were delivered to the USAF and Army Transportation Corps for evaluation. They were never produced in quantity.
The purpose of this model was to be collapsible, air droppable and could be assembled by two men in less than 30 minutes.

 

Last Updated on Sunday, 31 August 2008 17:23  

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