Jensen: 21 Silver Beetle

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Market original model designation
21
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
21
Original model name
Silver Beetle
Model name (english translation or spelling)
Silver Beetle
First flight date and time
1948-04
(...)
1948
Country of manufacture
USA
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Coaxial rotors
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
703
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
476
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
8.23
m
Main rotor angular speed
344
rpm
Number of blades
2
Powerplant
Engine model
Continental C125
Total maximum power
125
HP
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
161
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
129
km/h
Maximum service ceiling
3048
m
Maximum range
322
km
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