Piasecki H-16
| Piasecki H-16 | |
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 Piasecki H-16 |
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| Type: | Twin-engine military helicopter |
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| First flight: |
1953 |
| Number of pieces: |
2 |
The Piasecki H-16 was a tandem helicopter from the Piasecki Helicopter Corporation . The first flight took place in 1953.
Furnishing
The first prototype had a 4 meter high stern that contained two P&W radial engines . The second prototype had two shaft turbines . To improve flight stability, two horizontal fins were initially provided, which were later supplemented by end caps. The voluminous fuselage was supported by a main landing gear with double tires and a tail landing gear with double tires .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 40 |
| drive | 2 Allison YT38-A-10 with 1,342 kW (1,800 hp) each |
| Hull length | 23.70 m |
| height | 7.60 m |
| Rotor diameter | 25 m |
| Empty mass | 10,200 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 15,200 kg |
| Top speed | 235 km / h |
| Service ceiling | 6980 m |
| Max. Range | 2300 km |
literature
- Helmut Mauch: Type atlas of helicopters Helicopters for civil and military use Page: 112 Publisher: GeraMond Verlag Munich 2011 ISBN 978-3-86245-315-3
Web links
Commons : Piasecki H-16 Transporter - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
