Rotorcraft XR-11
Rotorcraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1947 · helicopter
The Rotorcraft XR-11, known by the company as the X-2 Dragonfly, was an American two-seat lightweight helicopter built in the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.57 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat lightweight helicopter
- Two three-bladed contra-rotating rotors in tandem
- Single 100 hp Continental A100 piston engine
It is a twin-rotor helicopter with two three-bladed contra-rotating rotors, each 5.49 metres in diameter, and a length of 4.57 metres.
Specifications
- The Rotorcraft XR-11 has a length of 4.57 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built by the Rotorcraft Corporation of Glendale, California, for evaluation by the United States Air Force, and first flew in 1947.
Variants
Only one was built. The XR-11 was re-designated the XH-11 in 1948.
Where you'll see it
It was built for evaluation by the United States Air Force, and the project was later cancelled.
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