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Cierva W.9

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Cierva W.9 — Fixed Wing
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The Cierva W.9 was a British 1940s experimental helicopter with a three-blade tilting-hub controlled main rotor, and torque compensation achieved using a jet of air discharged from the rear port side of the fuselage. The design was not further developed into production, and the prototype crashed in 1946.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× 6-cyl. air-cooled in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
205 hp
Length (ft)
37
MTOW (lb)
2647