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General Data
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First Flown:
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1957 |
Length:
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6.1 m |
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Lift Capability:
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Height:
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2.74 m | |
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Range:
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Rotor Span:
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9.45 m | |
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Top Speed:
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175 km/h |
Empty Weight:
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1,111 kg |
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Service Ceiling:
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Max Gross Weight:
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2268 kg | |
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Engines:
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Armament:
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n/a | ||
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Accommodations:
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1 Pilot | Cargo: | unknown |
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Operators:
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Similar Aircraft:
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none | ||
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Other Features:
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Rotor Tip mounted pulse jets | ||
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| 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. | |||



