Hillman: Hornet

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Market original model designation
Hornet
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Hornet
Country of manufacture
USA
People involved
Doug HillmanConstructor
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
635
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
363
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
External dimensions
Landing gear type
Skids
Landing gear track
1.78
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.67
m
Main rotor direction of rotation
Clockwise
Number of blades
2
Tail rotor
Tail rotor type
Classic tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1.22
m
Number of blades
2
Powerplant
Engine model
Lycoming O-320-A2B
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Lycoming O-320-A2B
Engine dry weight
123.38
kg
Total maximum power
150
HP
Angular speed at max power
2700
rpm
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity
83
l
Average fuel consumption [volumetric]
45.5
l/h
Performance
Never exceed speed (Vne)
161
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
145
km/h
Best rate of climb
5.1
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
3658
m
Hover ceiling IGE
2134
m
Maximum range
322
km
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