Hillman Hornet
| Hillman Hornet | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Doug Hillman |
| Unit cost |
$18,500 |
| Developed from | Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr |
The Hilman Hornet is a two place homebuilt helicopter.[1]
Development
The Hillman Hornet is a two place side by side helicopter designed for homebuilt construction. it features an enclosed cabin without side doors.[2][3] The helicopter was an evolution of the Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr funded by 10 San Luis Obispo County investors.[4]
Variants
- Hornet
- Standard piston engined homebuilt helicopter.
- Turbo Hornet
- Turboshaft powered variant of the Hornet
Specifications (Hillman Hornet)
Data from Air Progress, Plane and Pilot
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 21 ft 2 in (6.45 m)
- Wingspan: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
- Empty weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,400 lb (635 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 22
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B horizontally-opposed air-cooled, four-cylinder piston engine, 150 hp (110 kW)
- Main rotor diameter: × 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 87 kn; 161 km/h (100 mph)
- Cruise speed: 78 kn; 145 km/h (90 mph)
- Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,700 m)
See also
- Related development
References
- ↑ "Hilman Hornet". Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ↑ Air Progress: 42. November 1978. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ David B. Thurston. Homebuilt aircraft. p. 107.
- ↑ "Build-it-yourself helicopter debuts in SLO". Telegram-Tribune. 14 November 1978.
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