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XHJH Whirlaway
Role Experimental twin-rotor helicopter
National origin United States
Manufacturer McDonnell Aircraft
First flight 27. April 1946
Number built 1

The McDonnell XHJH Whirlaway was a 1940s American experimental twin-rotor helicopter designed and built by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy.[1][2] It was the first successful twin-engined, twin rotor helicopter in the world.[2] The Whirlaway was the largest helicopter flown up to that time.[3]

Design and development

In 1944, the United States Navy issued a requirement for a large rescue helicopter with capacity for ten occupants. The design was originally designated XHJD-1; shortly after flying it was re-designated the XHJH-1. The XHJH-1 first flew in August 1944, and had twin side-by-side 46 ft (14 m) rotors at the end of pylon wings which turned in opposite directions. Each rotor was powered by a 450 hp (336 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine.[2]

Variants

XHJD-1
Original United States Navy designation.[1]
XHJH-1
Designation changed before first flight.[1]

Aircraft on display

The sole XHJH-1 is held by the National Air and Space Museum.[4]

Specifications

Data from [2]

General characteristics

  • Length: 32 ft 2 in (9.80 m)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-985 , 450 hp (340 kW) each
  • Main rotor diameter: 2 × 46 ft 0 in (14.02 m)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 90 mph (140 km/h, 78 kn)
  • Range: 300 mi (480 km, 260 nmi)

See also

Related lists

References

Notes
  1. ^ a b c Andrade 1979, p. 194
  2. ^ a b c d "American airplanes - McDonnell". www.aerofiles.com. 25 March 2008. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2007-07-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries5.html
Bibliography
  • Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.

External links

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