Wallis WA-120
WA-120 | |
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Role | Single-seat autogyro |
National origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | Wallis Autogyros Limited |
Designer | Ken Wallis |
First flight | 13 June 1971 |
Number built | 1 |
The Wallis WA-120 is an experimental British autogyro developed by Ken Wallis.
Design and development
Following on from his family of single-seat autogyros former Royal Air Force aviator Wing Commander Ken Wallis developed a high-performance long-range variant with an enclosed cockpit. The WA-120, registered G-AYVO, was first flown on 13 June 1971.[1] The autogyro is powered by a 130 hp (97 kW) Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A piston engine driving a four-bladed pusher propeller.[1]
Specification
Data from [1]British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
Performance
See also
Related development
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References
Notes
Bibliography
- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3. Putnam & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-370-10014-X.