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Wallis WA 120

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Length
  
3.66 m

Manufacturer
  
Wallis Autogyros Limited

First flight
  
June 13, 1971

The Wallis WA-120 is an experimental British autogyro developed by Ken Wallis.

Contents

Design and development

Following on from his family of single-seat autogyros former Royal Air Force aviator Wing Commander Ken Wallis developed a high-performance long-range variant with an enclosed cockpit. The WA-120, registered G-AYVO, was first flown on 13 June 1971. The autogyro is powered by a 130 hp (97 kW) Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A piston engine driving a four-bladed pusher propeller.

Specification

Data from British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 12 ft 0 in (3.66 m)
  • Main rotor diameter: × 20 ft 4 in (6.20 m)
  • Empty weight: 460 lb (209 kg)
  • Gross weight: 750 lb (340 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A, 130 hp (97 kW)

    • Performance

  • Cruise speed: 103 mph (165 km/h)
  • Range: 360 miles (579 km)

    • References

    Wallis WA-120 Wikipedia
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