Hughes XH-17, jet dreven helikopter.
Produsentland: USA. Reg. nr.: 01842.
Historie:
Brukt av US Air Force fra 1952.
Tekn. data:
Motor: 2x modifiserte jet motorer fra General Elec ...
Hughes XH-17, jet dreven helikopter.
Produsentland: USA. Reg. nr.: 01842.
Historie:
Brukt av US Air Force fra 1952.
Tekn. data:
Motor: 2x modifiserte jet motorer fra General Electric.
Rotordiam.: 38,12 m. Høyde: over 9,15 m.
Albumtekst:
The largest helicopter in the world, built for United States Air Force, is readied for a series of ground tests. It is powered by two modified turbo-jet engines supplying gas pressure through ducts leading up the rotor shaft and out to the tips of the long rotor blades.
The helicopter is designed for short-range moving of heavy military equipment, including artillery, tanks, brigde sections and trucks. In operation it will straddle it's cargo, picking up loads by attachments to the landing gear and body.
About the object
Identifier
NL.05160315
Subject
Lufthavn. Ett helikopter på bakken, Hughes XH-17.
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