Chadwick C-122
Chadwick Helicopters · USA · first flew 1985 · helicopter
The Chadwick C-122 was a single-seat ultralight helicopter developed in the United States in the 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat ultralight helicopter
- Fibreglass shell enclosing a truss structure
- Skid undercarriage that can be fitted with wheels or floats
A minimalist helicopter with a fibreglass shell over a truss, a 63 hp Rotax 503 and a skid undercarriage; the rotor is 5.64 m across.
Specifications
- The Chadwick C-122 has a length of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.64 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
A prototype was built in 1985 and unveiled at the Helicopter Association International annual convention the following year. Flight testing continued through 1987, with deliveries expected that autumn.
Variants
Proposed versions were the C-122S single-seat utility, C-122T two-seat, C-122AG agricultural, C-122PI police interceptor, C-122R remotely piloted and C-122W armed models, plus a tethered training platform.
Where you'll see it
A wide variety of roles were envisaged, so it had attachment points for spray bars, a cargo hook, external cargo racks and even weapons for law enforcement work.
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