Agusta A.104 Helicar
Agusta · Italy · first flew 1960 · helicopter
The Agusta A.104 Helicar was an Italian prototype light commercial helicopter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Enclosed perspex bubble cockpit
- Engine mounted at the rear
- Tail rotor carried on an enclosed boom
A small two-seat helicopter with a bubble cockpit, the engine behind the cabin and an enclosed tail boom.
Specifications
- The Agusta A.104 Helicar has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a slightly enlarged A.103 with a second seat beside the pilot. It first flew in December 1960.
Variants
Two piston-engined prototypes used a de-rated Agusta GA.140 engine. A single A.104BT had a turboshaft engine.
Where you'll see it
No production followed. One example is preserved in the Museo Agusta near Milan Malpensa Airport.
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