Helowerks HX-1 Wasp
Helowerks · United States · first flew 2006 · helicopter
The Helowerks HX-1 Wasp is an American ultralight homebuilt helicopter designed by Helowerks, based at Hampton in Virginia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Ultralight homebuilt helicopter
- Single main rotor 7.01 m in diameter
- Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine
Look for a compact helicopter with a 7.01 m main rotor and a fuselage 5.79 m long.
Specifications
- The Helowerks HX-1 Wasp has a length of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 182 km/h (113 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The HX-1 first flew in 2006. It is powered by a Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine.
Variants
The HX-1 is sold for homebuilding.
Where you'll see it
Its maximum speed is 182 km/h, its range 204 km and its ceiling 3,050 m.
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