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Omega BS-12

Omega Aircraft Corp · United States of America · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Omega BS-12 was a utility helicopter with high ground clearance designed to carry loads behind the cabin at, or near, the center of gravity. It was one of the early twin engine designs to be developed, and had a unique pod-and-boom style design similar to the later Sikorsky S-60

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States of America
Manufacturer
Omega Aircraft Corp
Co-Manufacturer
Allied Aero Industries; ADRC
Service Entry
1958
Produced
4
Engine
2× air-cooled six-cylinder horizontally-opposed
Thrust / Power
235 hp each
Length (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
3450
MTOW (lb)
4880
Service Ceiling (ft)
9500
Max Speed (mph)
95