Seibel: S-3

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
S-3
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
S-3
First flight date and time
1947-09-20
(...)
1947-09
Project end date
1949
Country of manufacture
USA
People involved
Charles SeibelConstructor, Test pilot
Red LubbenDesign engineer
Johny GibbsTest pilot
Bob ElliottTest pilot
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
363
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
245
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
Control system
Lateral control
Main rotor
(...)
CG movement
Longitudinal control
Main rotor
(...)
CG movement
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.62
m
Number of blades
2
Powerplant
Engine model
Franklin
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
65
HP
Performance
Cruise speed (Vc)
113
km/h
Best rate of climb
4.6
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
3658
m
0.0563