Hinchman H-1 Racer
Hinchman Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1987 · light aircraft
The Hinchman H-1 Racer is a 1980s American single-seat autogyro designed by Hank Hinchman.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat autogyro
- Pusher piston engine
- Single rotor of 7.6 m diameter
Look for a small single-seat pusher autogyro with a 25 ft rotor.
Specifications
- The Hinchman H-1 Racer has a length of 3.28 m (11 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 137 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1987.
Variants
Plans or a kit were available from the Hinchman Aircraft Company for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
By 1998 the kit and plans were being offered by Winners Circle Engineering of Monrovia, Indiana.
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