Kellett: XR-8

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
XR-8
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
XR-8
First flight date and time
1944-08-07
Country of manufacture
USA
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Intermeshing
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
1349
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
1052
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Cockpit seating arrangement
Side-by-side
External dimensions
Fuselage length
6.88
m
Height
3.35
m
Total width (rotors turning)
12.19
m
Landing gear track
3.05
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter (System no.: 1)
10.97
m
Main rotor diameter (System no.: 2)
10.97
m
Distance between main rotor hubs
1.22
m
Powerplant
Engine model
Franklin XO-405-9
(...)
Franklin
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Franklin XO-405-9
(...)
Franklin
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Performance
Cruise speed (Vc)
161
km/h
Maximum service ceiling
3048
m
Hover ceiling OGE
914
m
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