Agusta A.103

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A.103
Type Light helicopter
Manufacturer Agusta
Maiden flight 1959
Number built 1

The Agusta A.103 was an Italian prototype single-seat light helicopter flown in October 1959. The pilot was enclosed by a perspex bubble with the engine at the rear and the tail rotor carried on an enclosed boom.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 6.13 m (20 ft 1 in)
  • Main rotor diameter: 7.4 m (24 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
  • Main rotor area: 43 m² (463 ft²)
  • Gross weight: 460 kg (1,000 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Agusta GA.70, 64 kW (85 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 150 km/h (90 mph)
  • Range: 450 km (280 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)

[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 40. 
  • Simpson, R. W. (1998). Airlife's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Ramsbury: Airlife Publishing, 36. 
  • luftfahrt-archiv.de

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