Hillman Hornet

Development

The Hillman Hornet is a two place side by side helicopter designed for homebuilt construction. it features an enclosed cabin without side doors. The helicopter was an evolution of the Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr funded by 10 San Luis Obispo County investors.

Variants

Hornet

Standard piston engined homebuilt helicopter.

Turbo Hornet

Turboshaft powered variant of the Hornet

Specifications (Hillman Hornet)

Data from Air Progress, Plane and Pilot

General characteristics

Crew: 1

Capacity: 1 passenger

Length: 21 ft 2 in (6.45 m)

Wingspan: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)

Empty weight: 800 lb (363 kg)

Gross weight: 1,400 lb (635 kg)

Fuel capacity: 22

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B horizontally-opposed air-cooled, four-cylinder piston engine, 150 hp (110 kW)

Main rotor diameter: × 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)

Performance

Maximum speed: 87 kn; 161 km/h (100 mph)

Cruise speed: 78 kn; 145 km/h (90 mph)

Range: 174 nmi; 322 km (200 mi)

Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,700 m)