Déchaux: Hélicop-Jet (prototype 1)
Dechaux: Helicop-Jet (prototype 1)

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Market original model designation
Hélicop-Jet (prototype 1)
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Helicop-Jet (prototype 1)
Mockup construction date
1969
First flight date and time
1976-12
Country of manufacture
France
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Counteracting torque not required
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
1060
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
450
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
4
External dimensions
Fuselage length
5.30
m
Total length (rotors turning)
10.08
m
Overal height
2.72
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
10.08
m
Powerplant
Engine model
Palouste IV
Engine type
Turboshaft
Number of engines
1
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
200
km/h
Maximum range
450
km
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