Names and dates
Market original model designation | S-3 | Market model designation (english translation or spelling) | S-3 | First flight date and time | | Project end date | 1949 | Country of manufacture | USA |
People involved
Charles Seibel | Constructor, Test pilot | Red Lubben | Design engineer | Johny Gibbs | Test pilot | Bob Elliott | Test pilot |
Config info
Rotorcraft type | Helicopter | Config | Single rotor | Way of counteracting main rotor torque | Tail rotor |
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | | Manufacturers empty weight (MEW) | |
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard | 1 |
Control system
Lateral control | | Longitudinal control | |
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter | | Number of blades | 2 |
Powerplant
Engine model | Franklin | Engine type | Piston | Number of engines | 1 | Total maximum power | |
Performance
Cruise speed (Vc) | | Best rate of climb | | Maximum service ceiling | |
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