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| Manufacturer |
Paul Cornu
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| Type |
Helicopter
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| Introduced |
11/13/1907
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| In production? |
No
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| Units produced |
1
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| Price US $ |
0.00
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| Overall Length |
0 ft
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| Length |
0 ft
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| Height |
0 ft
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| Width |
0 ft
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| Description |
The attempt at flight by Paul Cornu, is recognized as the first 'helicopter' flight, since his effort was the first time that a vertical flying machine was able to make a short hop of about 20 seconds, hovering at about 1 foot, without human assistance. The aircraft was powered by a 24 horse power engine, but had no effective means of control. Its exact achievements can, however, be questioned when looking at the scientific analyses which exist. Nevertheless, Cornu was on the right track, and must be recognized as a true helicopter pioneer.
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| Advertisement |
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| Design features |
- Belt-driven rotors
- Four-wheeled landing gear
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The attempt at flight by Paul Cornu, is recognized as the first 'helicopter' flight, since his effort was the first time that a vertical flying machine was able to make a short hop of about 20 seconds, hovering at about 1 foot, without human assistance. The aircraft was powered by a 24 horse power engine, but had no effective means of control. Its exact achievements can, however, be questioned when looking at the scientific analyses which exist. Nevertheless, Cornu was on the right track, and must be recognized as a true helicopter pioneer.
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- Advertisement -
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Design features:
- Belt-driven rotors
- Four-wheeled landing gear
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| Persons |
1
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| Max. Range |
0 mi
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| Cruise Speed |
0 mph
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| Max. Speed |
0 mph
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| Max. rate of Climb |
0 ft/min
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| HOGE ceiling |
0 ft
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| Service Ceiling |
0 ft
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| Gross Weight |
551 lb
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| Empty Weigt |
0 lb
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| Useful Load |
0 lb
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| Fuel Capacity |
0 gallons
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| Number of Engines |
1
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| Engine Type |
Piston
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| Engine Code |
Antoinette
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| Horse Power |
24
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| Rotorhead |
Tandem configuration
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| Number of rotorblades |
2
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| Rotor Diameter |
20 ft
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| Number of tail rotorblades |
0
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| Tailrotor Diameter |
2 ft
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