Wallis WA-120
Wallis Autogyros Limited · United Kingdom · first flew 1971 · helicopter
The Wallis WA-120 is an experimental British single-seat autogyro developed by Ken Wallis.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3.66 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat autogyro
- Single rotor 6.2 m in diameter
- Pusher propeller
Look for a very small single-seat autogyro 3.66 m long with a 6.2 m rotor and a pusher propeller.
Specifications
- The Wallis WA-120 has a length of 3.66 m (12 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The WA-120 first flew on 13 June 1971. It was powered by a 130 hp Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A piston engine.
Variants
Only one WA-120 was built.
Where you'll see it
The WA-120 was built as an experimental aircraft by Wallis Autogyros Limited. Its cruise speed was 165 km/h and its range 579 km.
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