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Helowerks HX 1 Wasp

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Top speed
  
182 km/h

First flight
  
2006

Length
  
5.79 m

Manufacturer
  
Helowerks

The Helowerks HX-1 is an American ultralight homebuilt helicopter designed by Helowerks based at Hampton in Virginia.

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Design and development

The Wasp is a traditional pod and boom helicopter with a twin-blade rotor powered by a 90shp (97 kW) Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine. It has a fixed skid landing gear and enclosed cabin with two-seat side-by-side seats. The Wasp design was started in 2001 and was exhibited unflown in 2005, it first flew around March 2006 after receiving FAA approval in the experimental category.

Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 19 ft 0 in (5.79 m)
  • Main rotor diameter: 23 ft 0 in (7.01 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
  • Empty weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1200 lb (544 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine, 15048 lbf (67 kN)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 113 mph (182 km/h)
  • Range: 127 miles (204 km)
  • Service ceiling: 10000 ft (3050 m)

    • References

    Helowerks HX-1 Wasp Wikipedia
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