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Hiller X-2-235

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General Data
First Flown:
1945
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Engines:
1 Lycoming engine rated at 235 shp
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2 passengers Cargo:  
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Similar Aircraft:
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Other Features:
Coaxial, super rigid rotors
     
     
Notes
This was the next version of the X-44 that Hiller built.
This model used super rigid rotors. The picture above shows two men on the rotors with very little deflection. The purpose of this rotor design was to prevent the rotors from touching during manuvers.
Last Updated on Sunday, 31 August 2008 19:30  

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