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Cessna CH-1 helicopter

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Picture CH-1
General
Manufacturer Cessna
Type CH-1
Introduced 1/1/1956
In production? No
Units produced 10
Price US $ 0.00
Dimensions
Overall Length 42.7 ft
Length 32.1 ft
Height 8.5 ft
Width 5.3 ft
   
   
Description

From 1952 to 1962, Cessna, which is familiar for its light airplanes and business jets, was active in the helicopter marketplace. It achieved this with the CH-1 Shyhook, which was its first, and also last, attempt to develop helicopters.

Cessna bought its helicopter know-how by acquiring Siebel. Indeed, much of the CH-1 technology was derived directly from the Siebel S-4B helicopter. The Cessna CH-1 is an all metal, light, single-engine helicopter. The engine is mounted in front and the fuselage very much resembles the well known Cessna light airplane design. The shaft that drives the main rotors runs straight up through the cabin, between the two front seats.

The first prototypes were evaluated by the US Army (designation YH-41), and although it was enthusiastic about the flying characteristics, it did not put the model into service due to its lack of an adequate lifting capability and the complex maintenance routines.

After the military turned down the CH-1, Cessna evaluated the civil market, but decided that it was not yet mature enough for civil light helicopters to be commercially attractive. Consequently, Cessna left the helicopter market to others. However, other sources (among them Rex Trailer) have claimed that major problems with the transmission played a key role in the company’s decision. This theory is supported by the fact that Cessna bought most models back from its customers and withdrew the certificate of airworthiness, thus preventing further accidents and protecting the Cessna brand.

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Design features
  • Unique L-section hinges to attach the main rotor blades to the hub as alternative pitch change bearings
  • Streamlined aircraft-style body
  • Front mounted engine
  • Skid type landing gear
Description

From 1952 to 1962, Cessna, which is familiar for its light airplanes and business jets, was active in the helicopter marketplace. It achieved this with the CH-1 Shyhook, which was its first, and also last, attempt to develop helicopters.

Cessna bought its helicopter know-how by acquiring Siebel. Indeed, much of the CH-1 technology was derived directly from the Siebel S-4B helicopter. The Cessna CH-1 is an all metal, light, single-engine helicopter. The engine is mounted in front and the fuselage very much resembles the well known Cessna light airplane design. The shaft that drives the main rotors runs straight up through the cabin, between the two front seats.

The first prototypes were evaluated by the US Army (designation YH-41), and although it was enthusiastic about the flying characteristics, it did not put the model into service due to its lack of an adequate lifting capability and the complex maintenance routines.

After the military turned down the CH-1, Cessna evaluated the civil market, but decided that it was not yet mature enough for civil light helicopters to be commercially attractive. Consequently, Cessna left the helicopter market to others. However, other sources (among them Rex Trailer) have claimed that major problems with the transmission played a key role in the company’s decision. This theory is supported by the fact that Cessna bought most models back from its customers and withdrew the certificate of airworthiness, thus preventing further accidents and protecting the Cessna brand.

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Design features:
  • Unique L-section hinges to attach the main rotor blades to the hub as alternative pitch change bearings
  • Streamlined aircraft-style body
  • Front mounted engine
  • Skid type landing gear
Performance
Persons 4
Max. Range 268 mi
Cruise Speed 99 mph
Max. Speed 121 mph
Max. rate of Climb 1150 ft/min
HOGE ceiling 0 ft
Service Ceiling 12200 ft
Gross Weight 3100 lb
Empty Weigt 2080 lb
Useful Load 1020 lb
Dynamic system
Fuel Capacity 0 gallons
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Piston
Engine Code Continental FSO-470A
Horse Power 260
Rotorhead Teetering
Number of rotorblades 2
Rotor Diameter 35 ft
Number of tail rotorblades 2
Tailrotor Diameter 0 ft
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