Aero HC-2 Heli Baby
Aero Vodochody · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1954 · helicopter
The Aero HC-2 Heli Baby was a Czechoslovak experimental light helicopter produced by Aero Vodochody and first flown in 1954. A compact single-seat design, it was one of Czechoslovakia's first indigenous helicopter experiments.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1950s Czechoslovak experimental single-seat light helicopter
- Very compact 10.5 m total length
- Piston engine driving a two-blade main rotor
Very small helicopter with a two-blade main rotor and a compact fuselage; rotor diameter approximately 8.5 m based on the wingspanM field.
Specifications
- The Aero HC-2 Heli Baby has a length of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed in the early 1950s, the HC-2 was a research and development project to give Czechoslovak engineers experience with rotary-wing technology. Only a small number were built and it did not enter series production.
Variants
No major production variants recorded.
Where you'll see it
Limited evaluation use in Czechoslovakia; not adopted for operational service.
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