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Home Helicopter Profiles McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas Model 120

McDonnell Douglas Model 120

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General Data
First Flown:
1957
Length:
6.1 m
Lift Capability:
Height:
2.74 m
Range:
Rotor Span:
9.45 m
Top Speed:
175 km/h
Empty Weight:
1,111 kg
Service Ceiling:
Max Gross Weight:
2268 kg
Engines:
Armament:
n/a
Accommodations:
1 Pilot Cargo: unknown
Operators:

Similar Aircraft:
none
Other Features:
Rotor Tip mounted pulse jets


Notes
McDonnell's attempt to develop a high speed rotor system using tip mounted pressure jets. This was a mock up and was one of two. It achieved a load to weight ration of 1.5:1.
This helicopter remained experimental because no orders with civil or military groups were secured.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 18 January 2009 12:38  

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