Chu Hummingbird
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| Hummingbird | |
|---|---|
| Type | Experimental helicopter |
| Manufacturer | |
| Designed by | C.J. Chu |
| Maiden flight | 1945-47? |
| Status | unknown |
| Produced | 2 |
| Number built | 2 |
The Chu Hummingbird was an experimental co-axial helicopter developed by Chinese aviation engineer Major General C.J. Chu (朱家仁) in China during the 1940s in two versions, designated the Model A and Model B.
Model A was a single seat double rotor test craft used for static (non-flying) test and made its debut in 1945.[1] This model was destroyed when the rotor broke off.
A replacement craft named Model B was introduced in 1948 and was able to fly, but the aircraft was abandoned when Chu left for Formosa.[2]
Not much is known about either model, as they were abandoned in China after 1949 as Chu exiled to Taiwan after the formation of the People's Republic of China.
A successor model, CJC-3 was developed By Chu in Taiwan in the 1950s.
[edit] Specifications (Hummingbird Model A/B)
Model A
- Number of seats: 1
- Engine:
- Rotor diameter: 4.8m (approx)
- Gross weight:
- Maximum speed: static model
- Inclining climb: static model
- Ceiling: N/A - static model
- Range: N/A - static model
Model B
- Number of seats: 1
- Engine:
- Rotor diameter: 4.8m (approx)
- Gross weight:
- Maximum speed: never flown
- Inclining climb: never flown
- Ceiling: never flown
- Range: never flown
