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ES 53

Aer Lualdi · Single-seat light helicopter · Italy · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Lualdi-Tassotti ES 53 was an Italian experimental helicopter designed by Carlo Lualdi around a Hiller-designed rotor system and a gyro stabiliser of his own design. It first flew at Campoformido in September 1953.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Italy
Manufacturer
Aer Lualdi
Primary Role
Single-seat light helicopter
Service Entry
1953
Produced
1
Engine
1× 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Thrust / Power
85 hp
Length (ft)
21
Empty Weight (lb)
882
MTOW (lb)
1874
Service Ceiling (ft)
6562
Range (mi)
155
Max Speed (mph)
68