Lockheed AH-56A Cheyenne

General Data
First Flown:	1967	Length:
Lift Capability:		Height:
Range:	1970 km	Rotor Span:
Top Speed:	407 km/h	Empty Weight:
Service Ceiling:		Max Gross Weight:
Engines:	1 GE T64 turbine rated at 3400 shp
Armament:	Nose turret with 7.62 mm or 30 mm cannons, wing mounted TOW missiles or rocket pods.
Accommodations:	1 Gunner and 1 Co pilot	Cargo:	n/a
Operators:

Similar Aircraft:	none
Other Features:	none


Notes
Built in response to the Army's need for a fast armed helicopter to supplement the escort/attack roles. It was a failure however because of its technological sophistication, it was plagued with problems and its cost per unit were too high.

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