Brantly B-2
Brantly International · United States · first flew 1953 · helicopter
The Brantly B-2 is a light two-seat piston helicopter produced in the United States from the early 1950s, used widely for private ownership, training, and agricultural work.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small two-seat piston helicopter with three-blade main rotor
- Side-by-side seating under a bubble canopy
- Compact light helicopter popular for training
Very small helicopter with a bubble canopy, side-by-side seating for two, a three-blade semi-rigid main rotor, a slim tail boom, and a two-blade tail rotor; easily distinguished from the Robinson R22 by its three-blade rotor.
Specifications
- The Brantly B-2 has a length of 6.62 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.24 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (side-by-side).
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History
Developed by Newby O. Brantly, the B-2 entered production in 1953 and was distinctive for its three-blade main rotor and side-by-side seating arrangement unusual in small helicopters. The design was sold through several company ownerships but remained in production under various names into the 1990s.
Variants
B-2 two-seat; B-2A and B-2B with minor improvements; the Model 305 (B-3) was a five-seat development.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners, flight schools, and agricultural operators worldwide; the US Army evaluated examples but did not adopt it for military service.
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